A Strange Sink Spot in a Field Leads to the Find of a Lifetime in the Ruins of an 1870s Army Outpost

[@michelemcneill3652]

Those people could have never believed how excited we would be all these years later to dig up their outhouse 😅

[@shereerichmond4833]

I was thinking the same LOL😂

[@Beanieweenieable]

Tom you are a diligent, earnest , hard working ,guy who makes wonderfully relaxing videos for us to enjoy! Thank you for your finds of a lifetime!

[@BrianCarnevaleB26]

The Hutches continue to elude you.

[@sineriafrankenstein7316]

I still own the old family farmland homestead in Kansas. Great grandfather got it in the mid 1800's. Buildings are all gone and the land is used for hay and grazing but I'm willing to bet there are some outhouses and garbage pits somewhere.

[@toadrepublic]

How I wish I owned land like that. You are very lucky. If It were my property I'd be out there probing and digging right now. 🤠 Go get em! Those bottles are worth quite a bit of money.

[@653j521]

@@toadrepublic Always be aware it wasn't very long ago that people were dying from typhoid in wells too near outhouses on the Great Plains. Two members of my family died from that away from home, drinking from wells that weren't their own. Also be aware some diseases were wallpapered over, literally, and lingered to infect those who removed the paper to reuse the old buildings. And then there is tetanus. Wear protective gear and don't dig alone.

[@stubstoo6331]

​@@653j521just to let you know Tom started his own channel two months ago it's just Tom Askjem, and he's released eight videos so far. Apparently Jake didn't film this video, and posted this video without Tom's permission. This channel should not have any new content since Tom left.

[@stubstoo6331]

​@@653j521just to let you know Tom started his own channel two months ago it's just Tom Askjem, and he has posted eight videos so far. Jake didn't film this video, and posted it without Tom's permission.

[@Merrymaid]

​@@653j521Also cholera

[@ozz44755]

When a laymen see's a field... Tom see's a depression of gold... Luv the history unearthed

[@anthonyburke5656]

When I was a kid, I played on a fenced “Antennae Farm” about 100 acres of towers and wires. Apparently in WW2 it had been an Army Camp and they started building the antennae, then after the war it became civilian. There were tracks between the different antennae but otherwise the 100 acres was let revert to forest. Heaps of animals lived in that forest and once you were through the huge barbed wire boundary fence, it was virtually pristine. My friend and I would ride our bikes the 90 minutes to get there, stash the bikes and crawl under a gap in the fence. One day we found a bunker, a real bunker, it had a steel door and massive lock. After scouting around, we found the bunker had windows, almost at ground level, one window was corroded and with a bit of “encouragement” the wire embedded window opened and we could wiggle inside. It was HUGE, it was more an underground warehouse than bunker. Boxes and boxes stacked 6 box high in some places. The boxes marked with contents. Engine parts, whole engines, rifles, pistols, ammunition in one area. We even found 30 and 50 calibre machine guns! I looked at the Drug Store magazines for items for sale and found prices for the rifles and pistols. It was a gold mine, we would take 3 or 4 home, clean all the gunk of Cosmoline off them and take them to places to sell, rifle ranges being the best, the guys there would pay cash. The rifles had never been fired! We rapidly found they paid more if we left them in the grease proof paper wrapping and didn’t clean them up. I can honestly say those things paid for my friend and I to go to college and, in my case, my Masters and PhD and in his case a car and house deposit.

[@barrywainwright3391]

Wow, amazing story. There's one of those WW2 antenna areas not too far from where I am in NJ, but I never explored it.

[@constancegreiner906]

All really nice and fascinating pieces. That beer bottle was pristine. Imagine making things of such quality today.

[@jeanburgin160]

Wow, you have uncovered so many awesome bottles/jugs!!! Amazing!!! Unreal they are in good condition. Wow this is unreal. Good fine for you. All the best.

[@manderson3231]

I think that metal thing, sort of shaped like a flower, was used for making pastries. It would have had a long handle on it. What a great collection of goodies from this dig!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@IonOtter]

I thought the same thing, but Rosette Cookie makers are deeper, so you can dip them into the batter and get good coverage, but _not_ get any on the back, which would seal the iron into the batter. That object is too shallow for making rosettes.

[@diannerheborg7880]

You are right. It was for a deep fried Norwegian cookie that was dipped in powdered sugar right after it came from the pan.

[@janiesippel225]

That’s what I am thinking too. The rosette cookies you fry in oil.

[@stubstoo6331]

​@@diannerheborg7880just to let you know Tom started his own channel two months ago it's just Tom Askjem, and he has posted eight videos so far. Jake didn't film this video and posted this video without Tom's permission. Tom is livid with Jake right now, and Tom is in the comments stating this.

[@galeatter8717]

rosettes. used to make rosettes

[@Deer8mycorn]

Dang brother, I was honestly worried about you after the explosion. That whiskey bottle blowing up was crazy. I'm glad you're back and ok. I love being a part of watching this history being revealed. You're doing America an amazing thing. Most people look for wars and stuff related. The true life story, is in the outhouses of where life happened. I'm happy to watch it. Amazing stuff.

[@bentucker2301]

Hello from Worcester England. I can see the sauce factory from my house. Nice find 😊

[@Thetimecapsuletx]

When you find a crock or jug with the brown glaze, it is called “Albany Slip”. You can find old pottery door knobs made that way too. I am having so much fun watching your digs.

[@stubstoo6331]

Just wanted to let you know if you are a subscriber. Tom started his own channel two months ago it's just Tom Askjem, and he has posted eight videos so far. Jake posted this video without Tom's permission.

[@eucliduschaumeau8813]

The big glass marble you found at the end with the animal figurine is called a “sulphite” marble and they can be quite valuable, especially in this large size.

[@jimnorthland2903]

Apparently sulphide marble is a more common spelling. Thanks for the tip!

[@stubstoo6331]

@@jimnorthland2903 hopefully you are aware Tom started his own channel two months ago it's just Tom Askjem, and he's released eight videos so far. This video was posted without his permission.

[@eucliduschaumeau8813]

@@jimnorthland2903 You’re right. I always spell it wrong.

[@eucliduschaumeau8813]

@@stubstoo6331 Yes, I switched back to the correct channel.

[@SuperKabookie]

That jug is amazing! Good for you!

[@DiggingTimesPast]

Amazing finds and it started shallow! I can only imagine what someone would find with a metal detector on that property. Especially since it’s private property and probably virgin ground. Congrats on your finds!!!

[@kacythomas7436]

Love watching you in your treasure hunt, from 150 years. ago

[@diannerheborg7880]

Love your explorations so much. This is the best ever. Love seeing these pieces of the past preserved. Keep on posting. I am 75 and watch you while I crochet.

[@Genevahamiltonwinterhaven]

I missed you.. glad you are back!

[@RIBottleguy]

This is not Tom, its his former digging partner. Tom is posting new videos under the name Tom Askjem.

[@amymaki2918]

For being out on the prairie, these folks liked their comforts! And I thought they were isolated out there! Thanks for digging up the prairie and sharing your finds with us. 😅

[@judyhobday4760]

I am so amazed at the colors and types and all your knowledge.

[@gc9923]

I'm renovating an 1833 house and think I've located several outhouse depressions in the yard. Definitely going to dig around next spring 😁

[@CatCmdr]

Glad this was posted. Historic finds.

[@RosannJasso-ku1vx]

Never thought I would enjoy watching a guy dig around in a old outhouse. Thanks for your interesting work!

[@DaleSanders-x2b]

Glad that you're back, this is one of your better videos

[@peterisles7114]

Absolutely awesome finds

[@GlynnSmith-cv3hy]

My niece and I just dug our first outhouse on my property. We totally learned it from you. We have at least 8 other old home sites. They are on 1100 acres. We know there are more outhouse locations. We just have to learn better how to find them. Thanks

[@stubstoo6331]

You know Tom started his own channel three months ago. It's just Tom Askjem, he post every Saturday he's put out about fourteen videos so far.

[@kimberlygrise-bacon4458]

Whhhhaaattttt!!!!!! Yesssssss....so happy u posted a new video!! Hope u all have had a great summer !!

[@kimberlygrise-bacon4458]

@@stubstoo6331 thanks for letting me know !!!

[@carolynsimone8647]

Good to see you back...great finds...🥰🥰

[@bessiewilson1784]

I don’t care what you call your videos I enjoy them

[@TomAskjem.LostHorizons]

Hey, please note that I’m not affiliated with this channel any more; this is an old video. My new videos are now on my new channel which is just my name (Tom Askjem)

[@DebraJean196]

@@TomAskjem.LostHorizonswell I hope you see this, cause I enjoyed seeing how much fun you had digging this pit. Never seen you enjoy one this much!

[@lorymack]

OMGosh, the stopper intact on the Lea & Perrins bottle.. ❣️❣️🤩🥰

[@stubstoo6331]

@@lorymack I don't know if you are a subscriber, but Tom started his own channel two months ago it's just Tom Askjem, and has released eight videos so far. This video was posted without his permission.

[@warrenmink2429]

Killer history man , I absolutely was glued to screen , loved it !

[@stubstoo6331]

Just to let you know Tom started his own channel two months ago it's just Tom Askjem, and he has posted eight videos so far. Jake didn't film this video, and posted it without Tom's permission.

[@bryanrabel5081]

That old mud jug made me happy

[@PenelopeAndrews-c7o]

Good hall. Thanks for showing the bottles after the cleaning . They all looked very nice. Makes it all werth the work you put in to it .😃

[@Merrymaid]

Haul*

[@PatriciaHill-dq3ir]

Love your videos, it's fun to learn about history ❤keep them coming.

[@stubstoo6331]

You do know Tom Askjem left this channel a long time ago. He started his own channel five months ago. It's just called Tom Askjem he post a video every Saturday.

[@martinco712]

CONGRATULATIONS Tom that dig is like a dream come true. I am glad you are back in style.

[@martinco712]

@@stubstoo6331 OK

[@donnalothes7085]

I missed you and your videos. I am super glad to see you.

[@KarenProctor-o7m]

My first time watching, you seem so young to be into or have any knowledge about any of it. I grew up with my parents collecting old everything so I learned a lot, I am 72 my mom is still going and she will enjoy watching you. She 94.

[@DebraJean196]

Google him. He is a very knowledgeable and impressive man!

[@DISCODJ74]

I believe that this pit was from people of substance! All of the ginger bottles in one place is rare. Simon, who is a Mudlarker on the Thames River, rarely finds intact ginger bottles. Outstanding dig!!!

[@stubstoo6331]

Just to let you know Tom started his own channel two months ago it's just Tom Askjem, and he has posted eight videos so far. Apparently Jake didn't film this video, and posted it without Tom's permission.

[@barbannco]

an amazing long video ....better than a movie to watch...🙂

[@Maltizupuppies]

They must have thrown a party, wedding maybe?

[@josephadams7379]

Those are 45-70 center fire cases, fired from a Springfield Trap Door rifle. Probably model 1873 which was the standard issue US Army rifle of the time. Awesome find!

[@janiemckee9944]

Always look forward to your videos I love the bottles you find and all the other old things you find quite interesting love your videos

[@vickiesmith9198]

Since you were diging through a lot of lime this was probably an outhouse. It was comon for people to throw items into the hole. Good for you

[@DebraJean196]

Great to see you having soooo much fun on a dig!

[@shannondantoni4849]

The iron flower you found is a rosette iron. It is used to make rosettes cookies, a Scandinavian dessert .

[@JeanStAubin-nl9uo]

That makes perfect sense. Thank you.

[@stubstoo6331]

​@@JeanStAubin-nl9uojust to let you know Tom started his own channel two months ago it's just Tom Askjem, and he has posted eight videos so far. Apparently Jake didn't film this video, and posted it without Tom's permission.

[@karenrobinson3186]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@jameslong4283]

Seems like you found the mother load. I love your presentation. My mind sees the people and them leading their lives in those frontier eras. God Bless

[@carolmay5168]

Color is gorgeous!

[@johnbussey2521]

I have comment but I watch everyone of your videos this is a great one not a ketchup bottle Tom keep up the good work

[@fiorenzaattanasio4796]

Tom you are the best. Thank you ❤

[@stubstoo6331]

Just to let you know Tom started his own channel two months ago it's just Tom Askjem and he has posted eight videos so far. Jake didn't film this video, and posted it without Tom's permission.

[@TheWonderwy]

I always enjoy watching your digs. My mind goes to who these people where. Their lives,etc. Every beer or liquor bottle makes me think of the man who's lips touched that glass last and what their day may have been like prior to drinking that brew. Yep, you set my imagination on fire!!! Thank you..

[@nicholassweazey987]

WOW TOM===IN THIS DIG YOU HAVE SOME UNUSUAL AND FUN FINDS.....I RESPECT THE DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE ARTIFACTS , THE PURE PASSION IN YOUR EXCITEMENT ===CLEARLY YOU LOVE WHAT YOU DO.....I REALLY RESPECT THAT IN YOU/ GOD BLESS YOU AND ANY WIFE OR KIDS WHO CAN LEARN FROM THE BEST💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@eburro62331]

WOW! Amazing finds today!!!

[@tiffanyjames7150]

This was a fantastic video. Love all the great finds especially the marble. Thanks so much !

[@innerscapearts]

So funny they were disposing of their garbage and to us it's priceless

[@topekasub]

Welcome back! You sure picked a great dig for your comeback!

[@NavyDocHM3]

What an interesting channel! I happen to run across it looking for something else and was intrigued. Thanks! -Doc Lykins

[@bherylkuebler986]

Hey,Doc..I'm a retired ER RN. I'm fascinated,too. Especially the Civil War artifacts. He has a new channel called Lost Horizons, and posts on there, now. A fyi...Thank you for your service.

[@NavyDocHM3]

@ I will definitely check that channel out! I appreciate the information! Thank you also for your work as an RN. 👍🫡🇺🇸

[@bherylkuebler986]

@NavyDocHM3 thank you,Doc! I hope 2025 finds you happy, healthy and brings joy.

[@bherylkuebler986]

@NavyDocHM3 ALSO, he has videos under his name, Tom Askjem.

[@NavyDocHM3]

@@bherylkuebler986 Ty!! You also! 👍

[@mrrick3999]

Fascinating. Thanks for recording your adventures!

[@mrrick3999]

@@stubstoo6331 ok, thanks for the info!

[@VeronicaJohnson-yh1dx]

The decorative metal could be for a baking a kind of crisp cookie..where you dip the piece you found (attached to a handle) In a batter..then into hot oil

[@brockshields9336]

Love the stoneware ale bottles.

[@cathyphegley7848]

I just found your channel about an hour ago and can’t get enough! It satisfies some urge I believe we all have for finding buried treasure 🤣

[@stubstoo6331]

Tom Askjem started his own channel about four months ago. His channel is just called Tom Askjem. This channel will have no new content. Tom's new channel has over twenty new videos he post every Saturday.

[@JIMJOHNSON-jo5ot]

I appreciate your efforts ! Thank You

[@stubstoo6331]

Just to let you know if you are a subscriber Tom started his own channel two months ago. It's just Tom Askjem, and he has released eight videos so far. Apparently Jake didn't film this video, and posted this video without Tom's permission.

[@ClausHinck-s5g]

Could be a trivet, boy you stumbled onto a real gold mine...good on'ya..👌🤙👍..!!! All the Best

[@judyduke-wb9np]

Awesome hall. Hit the jackpot!

[@rudigginit]

Brilliant video Thanks for sharing and happy hunting 👍

[@lazykmountainhomestead3476]

We are sitting here, enjoying your videos, thank you for bringing this history back to life!

[@stubstoo6331]

Tom started his own channel three months ago. It's just Tom Askjem and he's posted about fourteen videos so far. Every Saturday.

[@gerdcelinejensen8294]

So happy you are back Tom, keep it going! 🤗🙏❤️

[@gringostarr9315]

Dang dude,, that's a lifetime haul for most people 😮😮😮👍👍

[@duanereinhardt]

It sure would be great to see your hauls after you get them cleaned up!

[@HobbyMoose79]

Tom, your other channel is great, but I’ll watch this one just cause.

[@mrdale8820]

Nice to see you in the good age!

[@died4us590]

So glad to see an upload, have missed the digs, and. watched your play list, thanks. G-d bless.

[@bwilliams463]

28:10 I believe what you have there is a cast-iron trivet. I looked up some images and found some with the same shape and very similar designs. 1:23:18 Only Army toilet paper would still be intact after 140 years underground.

[@1927su]

It looks a bit like a rosette iron

[@Liam-ei8ps]

28:10 is a cast iron wheel from a 1890s bell toy but they could have been made earlier based on the depth he found it

[@evanranson1512]

I recently found your videos. Love the fact you put so much effort into your vids. Showing old advertising and company history. We don't find a lot of foreign jars n bottles in southern Ohio. Those kilner food jars had glass lids, strange you didn't find the lids. Thank you🤠 Awesome video

[@stubstoo6331]

Just to let you know Tom started his own channel it's just Tom Askjem. These videos are old content.

[@Fevebblefester]

Glad to see the return of your vids.

[@TomAskjem.LostHorizons]

Hey, please note that I’m not affiliated with this channel any more; this is an old video. My new videos are now on my new channel which is just my name (Tom Askjem)

[@Fevebblefester]

@@TomAskjem.LostHorizons Thanks for the update. I subscribed immediately.

[@lorymack]

Unbelievable how many intact pieces❣️❣️💫🤗🤩👍 Great Dig😎

[@jonathanfloming1045]

An EPIC round of digging ...Thanks Tom...so fun to watch...second only to doing the digging.

[@collenelollar2425]

Welcome back!!!

[@peedeeaerialproductions]

Insane treasures you uncovered, Good luck with your future adventures!!

[@ryansell]

Greats finds !Looks like a fun time

[@BecomingaGreenstalker]

Very glad you are back!

[@atuuschaaw]

What an incredible site! Thank you sir! ♥

[@patty4091]

Wow, real nice finds on your first hole! In all the holes really! I enjoy watching your videos.

[@james1795]

It's good to see you.

[@james1795]

@stubstoo6331 . Butt out. My comment is none of your business. So...fuck off.

[@rondisanti8928]

super nice finds!❤

[@jerrysadventures8952]

you hit jackpot on bottles Good to see you again tom

[@stevenjacobs616]

Scottish Tom, not English. Ale, stout, some kind of booze. We get heaps of the port dundas, and barrowfield Glasgow Scotland bottles in Australia. Our versions are mainly all white glaze, but there are the two tone bottles found also. Theory is, the stout bottles were shipped out as ballast in ships, then filled in country.

[@BluDawg]

No I did not know that, thank you

[@alfredhitchcockinafez687]

Came here to look for the offended Scots contingent. Where did ya say Glasgow is, laddie??? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sherimiller5857]

I’m just blown away by the findings in this video!

[@pattimessenger6214]

In your digs, I’ve seen a few items that looked like it was dropped in the privy accidentally, and no one wanted to fish it out. That cast iron pot was probably dropped accidentally. My guess is that someone burned dinner, and dropped the smoking hot pot when they tried to dump out the burned food!

[@howarddenney5331]

That was some awesome digs there Tom!!!!👍

[@ravenred201]

absolutely fascinating!! i could watch you dig all day. Thanks for always showing manufacturers/dates/info about the things you find. We all can learn! Hope you keep these things? when you say you're going to fill it back in, i hope you don't have to put all that back ! ? these finds are amazing

[@ravenred201]

@@stubstoo6331 who is who? never knew his name, i just watched multiple videos of the guy digging....one holding camera and one digging?

[@ravenred201]

@@stubstoo6331 oh thank you!!

[@timjozwiak2293]

Glad to see you again!!

[@misterp158]

good stuff, thanks for sharing

[@patticlark3576]

So glad you’re back 😊

[@susananthony2366]

I think these are old videos. Tom has his own separate channel now @TomAskjem

[@KaK0]

Hey Tom, love the pottery bottles. Thanks for the video.

[@richardofsylmar]

Very cool digs today. Thank you.

[@paulpittsburgh]

Anderson, Chambers & Co. was probably open from 1841 to 1843, although the firm may have dissolved in late 1842. Built on the Southside at the corner of South Sixth and Bingham Streets, the plant produced vials and window glass. This appears to be the factory later known as the Pittsburgh Glass Work

[@MadelineRose-ep7fj]

Glad to see a back hoe to get you through the tough top layers. The weather looked good, the ground wasn't falling in on you, nor water flowing at your feet. The number of glass works was amazing. Keeping the beautiful lineups of your finds is a great finish. Hope the USA and the landowner were appreciative in the amount of hardwork you invested in this historical site. I like to think that fresh, good tasting water wasn't available unless away from the fort. Beer may have been given for especially difficult expeditions. Have to look at the history of the area.😊

[@stubstoo6331]

Just to let you know if you are a subscriber Tom started his own channel two months ago it's just Tom Askjem, and he has posted eight videos so far. According to Tom Jake didn't film this video, and posted it without Tom's permission.

[@teresanoel6355]

I just saw one of your digs featured on Ancient Mysteries post on Facebook, they didn't give credit so I put your KZbin in the comments. Can't wait till yall can get back out there.

[@bherylkuebler986]

What great finds! very cool.❤

[@MarvinHuff-cp2gg]

Awesome dig tom a lot of neat finds congrats

[@joeseiller2478]

WOW 😮!!!! AWESOMENESS!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!