University Students Discover Decades-Old Time Capsule Filled with Hilarious Secret Treasures

Back to 1777

Back in 2017, a time capsule from 1777 was found in Burgos, Spain. The actual capsule was a hollowed out statue of Jesus. Inside, two letters written by a Burgo de Osma Cathedral chaplain called Joaquín Mínguez. The document contained information about historical events surrounding the chaplain at the time…

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