English Cannibals

[Rokcet Scientist]

Cannibalism theory over bone-find


The marks are believed to be from a stone tool

A human bone found in Devon with tool-cuts thought to have been made during a ritual ceremony 9,000 years ago may be evidence of cannibalism.
Torquay Museum staff identified the arm bone as they documented animal remains discovered in Kents Cavern in Torquay.
The bone's marks are thought to have been made by stone tools and could indicate a ritual - or that the victim was devoured by other people. [...]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/engl ... 188406.stm

Why doesn't that surprise me.

[kbs2244]

Why not battle wounds?
Was it cooked?

I smell haedline hunting.

[Minimalist]

I thought there has been earlier evidence for cannibalism in times of hardship. The point is that not every bone from the period shows such marks.

In 30,000 years if they dig up a skeleton from the Donner party will they conclude that we were all cannibals?