Martin Luther’s Toilet

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This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on October 23, 2004). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.

An important, if amusing, find in Wittenberg recently: Martin Luther’s toilet.

German archeologists say they have discovered the toilet on which Martin Luther wrote the 95 Theses that launched the Protestant Reformation.

Luther frequently alluded to the fact that he suffered from chronic constipation and spent much of his time in contemplation on the toilet.

Experts say they have been certain for years that the 16th century religious leader wrote the groundbreaking Theses while on das klo, as the Germans call it. But they did not know where the object was until they discovered the stone construction after recently stumbling across the remains of an annex of his house in Wittenberg, southwest of Berlin, during plans to plant a garden.

Something tells me dad will get a kick out of this.

iTunes “Blisters on My Brain” by Lo-Fidelity Allstars from the album Y2K: Beat the Clock (1998, 6:45).