14,700 years ago, in a cave in Somerset, our ancestors were eating other people. Museum research reveals these Ice Age Britons weren't eating human flesh out of necessity but as part of a ritual. 'The ...

Underneath the lake’s surface, researchers also found items that were commonly used by the Mayan people for ritual and sacrificial ... exploration into the watery caves found an ancient skull ...

A large cavern deep in Manot Cave served as a ritual gathering space. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing ...

Some of the animals have been overdrawn several times and pierced with spears in what were likely some kind of ritual act. The oldest representational cave painting dates from about 30,000 years ago.

Investigations into depositional scenarios may further clarify the role of watery places in later prehistoric ritual practices. More information: Nichola Arthur et al, Human remains from the River ...