All articles tagged with #cannibalism
Spanish archaeologists at Atapuerca have uncovered 5,700-year-old evidence of war cannibalism, including the remains of 11 individuals subjected to extreme exploitation, suggesting violent conflicts among Neolithic societies. The site has a long history of significant discoveries related to human evolution and prehistoric cannibalism, challenging previous notions of peaceful ancient communities.
A study suggests that a Neolithic family in Spain was massacred, skinned, cooked, and eaten around 5,600 years ago, with evidence pointing to warfare cannibalism likely caused by intergroup conflict during the final phase of the Neolithic occupation of the El Mirador cave.
Research by the University of Georgia reveals that the invasive Joro spider in Georgia, previously considered shy, may also exhibit cannibalistic behavior, especially during territorial disputes, challenging previous assumptions about the species.
The indie game Peak has received a new update adding cannibalism, allowing players to hallucinate and eat other players to restore stamina, amidst ongoing technical issues and its popularity as a chaotic social experiment.
The latest update to the climbing game Peak introduces a controversial new feature allowing players to eat fellow climbers, along with other gameplay and bug fixes, sparking curiosity and humor among players.
Ancient human relatives, specifically Homo antecessor, practiced cannibalism around 850,000 years ago, as evidenced by cut marks on a child's neck bone found in Spain, making it the earliest confirmed case of human cannibalism in Europe.
A 850,000-year-old human vertebra found at Atapuerca in Spain shows clear evidence of deliberate decapitation and cannibalism among early humans, supporting theories of meat exploitation and territorial control, with ongoing discoveries suggesting repeated behaviors in prehistoric times.
"Fresh" is a horror comedy film starring Sebastian Stan and Daisy Edgar-Jones, blending romance and dark humor with a cannibalistic twist. The film follows Noa, who is kidnapped by Steve, a charming doctor with a gruesome secret. Directed by Mimi Cave, "Fresh" cleverly shifts from a romantic comedy to a chilling satire on meat consumption and modern dating. The film is praised for its unique approach to the horror comedy genre and is available on Disney+ and Hulu.
"Swept Away," a new Broadway musical featuring songs by the Avett Brothers, opened at the Longacre Theatre, offering a peculiar mix of folk music and a storyline involving cannibalism. The 90-minute show, based on a fictionalized American whaling expedition, struggles to balance its dark themes with the band's melodic tunes. Despite impressive performances, particularly by Adrian Blake Enscoe, the production's second half, set on a lifeboat, fails to captivate, leaving audiences with a strange and unsettling experience.
Showtime's hit series 'Yellowjackets' will return for its third season on February 14, 2025. The survival horror drama, which follows a high school girls' soccer team stranded in the wilderness, will premiere with two episodes available for streaming on Paramount+ before airing on Showtime. The new season will feature guest stars Hilary Swank and Joel McHale, but original star Juliette Lewis will not return following her character's death in the season two finale.
A researcher in Australia observed a rare case of adult-on-adult cannibalism among green and golden bell frogs, where a female frog attempted to eat a male after disliking his mating call. This behavior, previously undocumented in this species, highlights the extreme predatory nature of female frogs when selecting mates.
Joe Biden's anecdote about his uncle possibly being eaten by cannibals in Papua New Guinea during WWII has sparked bemusement and criticism in the country, with analysts and officials describing the claims as unsubstantiated and poorly judged. The remarks have been deemed offensive and unhelpful, especially as the US seeks to strengthen ties with Papua New Guinea and counter Chinese influence in the Pacific region. The Pentagon's official records state that Biden's uncle died in a plane crash, with no mention of cannibalism.
President Joe Biden claimed that his uncle's remains were never found during WWII due to cannibals in the southwestern Pacific, contradicting the official report that stated three men were lost in the crash and one crew member survived. Historical evidence supports the presence of cannibalism by Japanese troops in the region during that time. The military was unable to recover the remains of Biden's uncle, who is memorialized on the Walls of the Missing at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines.
President Joe Biden recounted the story of his uncle's death during World War II, suggesting that his remains were unable to be recovered due to the presence of cannibals in New Guinea, a claim that differs from the official account by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting agency. While there is documented cannibalism in the region, the agency's report states that three crew members were lost in the crash and an aerial search found no trace of the missing aircraft or crew members. Biden's claim about the recovery of his uncle's remains appears to be true, as his uncle is memorialized on the Walls of the Missing at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines. The White House did not provide additional details regarding Biden's claim about cannibals preventing the recovery of his uncle's remains.
Far-right figures, including Elon Musk, have propagated baseless claims of Haitian cannibal gangs illegally entering the U.S. amid the country's political turmoil, despite NBC's debunking of the allegations. This fear-mongering tactic aims to stoke anxiety over border issues and demonize migrants, reflecting a long history of baseless accusations against Haitians. The spread of misinformation about cannibalism serves to further the age-old moral panic of foreign evil-doers overwhelming communities, but it's a cruel and unfounded response to a real humanitarian crisis.