Tag: cannibalism
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Neanderthal Cannibalism: Evidence Suggests Babies Were Among Victims
Scientists Revisit Tales of Neanderthal Cannibalism New research into Neanderthal behavior has sparked renewed interest in one of humanity’s oldest and most controversial practices: cannibalism. A study focusing on remains found in a Belgian cave points to a disturbing pattern, with the evidence suggesting that the victims included children and young women. While involving complex…
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Neanderthal Cannibalism: Evidence Points to Eating Babies in a Belgian Cave
New Clues from a Belgian Cave A recent study examining remains from a Belgian cave has revived a controversial topic in human evolution: the possibility that Neanderthals practiced cannibalism, including the killing and eating of infants or very young children. The research focuses on bones recovered from a site where evidence of cannibalism had previously…
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Neanderthal Cannibalism: Babies Among Victims Revealed
New Insights from a Belgian Cave In a striking new study, scientists propose that Neanderthals may have practiced cannibalism that extended to infants and young women. The research centers on bones uncovered in a Belgian cave where other evidence of human remains and tool use has been found before. By examining cut marks, bone fractures,…