Neanderthal Cannibalism - Why This Discovery Changed Everything

Описание: #history #anthropology #humanorigins #prehistoriclife #neanderthals

Neanderthals were far more complex than the brutal stereotypes we’ve inherited — yet the archaeological record reveals something unsettling: clear traces of cannibalism practiced across Ice Age Europe.
But why did it happen? Survival? Ritual? Social behavior? Something darker?

In this episode, we uncover the disturbing truth behind Neanderthal cannibalistic practices and what they reveal about our closest extinct relatives.

We explore:
• the archaeological sites that show cut marks, marrow extraction, and deliberate bone processing
• why cannibalism wasn’t random but patterned and intentional
• the difference between survival cannibalism and cultural cannibalism
• how Neanderthal anatomy made their bodies valuable sources of calories
• what this behavior tells us about Neanderthal cognition, stress, and group dynamics
• comparisons with early Homo sapiens cannibalism and what it means for human evolution

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📚 Sources

Research referenced in this episode includes:
• archaeological studies from caves in France, Spain, Belgium, and Croatia
• peer-reviewed analyses of Neanderthal bone modification
• publications from leading paleoanthropology programs and research institutes
• comparative studies on prehistoric cannibalism in early human species
• museum collections and forensic taphonomy reports

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