Archaeologists found apparent scrape marks inside a skull; long bones may have been sharpened into tools.

An Iron Age Scottish woman likely had her brains scooped out after she died as part of her burial, according to a new study that sheds further light on the complex funerary rites…

Scrape marks inside a skull and sharpened limb bones in a set of remains found in Scotland may be evidence of unusual Iron Age funerary rituals

Motivation behind the skull manipulation ‘very difficult to interpret’, scientists say

In a remarkable archaeological breakthrough in York, England, researchers unearthed ancient brain tissue that has astonishingly remained intact for over 2,600 years. This tissue,…

A pair of skeletons offer rare insight into the ancient burial practices in Scotland's northern coast.

Archaeologists found apparent scrape marks inside a skull; long bones may have been sharpened into tools.