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Archaeological Find Suggests Ancient Britons Removed Brains

Updated 2026-06-11 17:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Archaeologists discovered scrape marks inside a skull and sharpened long bones, suggesting Iron Age Britons may have removed the brains of the dead. This finding challenges traditional views on ancient burial practices.

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Ars Technica
Archaeologists found apparent scrape marks inside a skull; long bones may have been sharpened into tools.
2026-06-11 17:21 UTC
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