Ancient human bones found in an English cave not only show signs of cannibalism but also seem to have served another gruesome role: providing the raw material for so-called "skull cups."
These skulls-turned-goblets may have been used as vessels for blood, food or potent drinks during rituals...
ancient skulls
archaeology
bone marrow
bowl shaped
butchery
cannibalism
ceremony
cultural diversity
evidence
gough's cave
historical practices
human bones
humanremains
natural history
prehistoric
research findings
rituals
silvia bello
skull crafting
skull cups