Found: Kids' Scribbles and Jefferson's Wine

Archaeologists in London have unearthed a surprising time capsule of everyday life. The finds include a Victorian school slate with children's handwriting and marbles from the 1840s. The discoveries were made at a site in the city's East End. They offer a direct glimpse into the lives of 19th-century children. In a separate but equally notable find, experts identified a glass wine bottle seal from a vineyard once owned by Thomas Jefferson. The third U.S. president was a famous wine connoisseur. The seal confirms the import of his favorite French wine to London in the 1780s. Together, these artifacts connect grand historical figures with the ordinary moments of childhood, painting a fuller picture of the past.