History under the floorboards: decoding the diets of institutionalised women in 19th century Sydney
Dried plant materials found under the floorboards of the Hyde Park Barracks show inhabitants were eating a range of fresh ...
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Discovery under floorboards at Hyde Park Barracks paints clearer picture of 19th century women's lives
An unusual spot within this historic Sydney site has a treasure trove of archaeological evidence, which provides insight into the women who were once institutionalised there.