The Economic Times

Four bottles were found by archaeologists buried beneath former slave quarters in Virginia. The direction they pointed offered an intriguing clue

During renovations at Arlington House, construction workers stumbled upon four glass bottles hidden beneath the floor. After investigation by archaeologists, these bottles were identified as remnants of a spiritual shrine from the mid-19th century, likely belonging to an enslaved family. These artifacts not only shed light on their spiritual practices but also reveal their enduring quest for protection and freedom in a difficult era.