Eating the Dead: Lesser Known Ancient Burial Practices

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Join me as we delve into the unique funerary customs of the Iron Age Britons and the Fore people of Papua New Guinea, who practised endocannibalism to honour their deceased loved ones. We'll also uncover the mysterious rituals of the Tower of Silence, an ancient structure used by the Zoroastrians for sky burials. These rare and lesser-known burial traditions challenge our understanding of death, mourning, and remembrance.

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