An archaeology team has started unearthing artifacts that show the life of soldiers in the late 1770s. What he hoped to destroy forever was recently found by archaeologists, giving experts a fresh perspective on the life of Continental soldiers during the Revolutionary War. They have plenty to pick from, as the nearly four-acre site has artifacts showing both the barracks and everyday life of soldiers. Related Story Pop Mech Explains the Universe“Archaeological evidence of continental barracks in Virginia is rare,” the foundation says in a blog post. “But it can also lend itself to really good preservation.”One of the more intriguing items discovered is the bounty of lead shot with toothmarks.