In the classical world, sacrifice was the ultimate expression of piety, ranging from simple offerings of honey cakes and wine to elaborate animal rituals. This video explores the diverse practices of ...

Outgrowth of a symposium held at the Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology in 2005. Contents New perspectives on human sacrifice and postsacrifical body treatments in ancient Maya ...

Sacrificial victims in mass burials were mostly male, while burial attendants for nobles or elites were overwhelmingly female, study finds Female sacrifice in China dates back thousands of years ...

Archaeologists working on Peru’s northern coast have uncovered remnants of ritual sacrifice which researchers say is the first evidence of such violence in the region, Archaeology Mag reported.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Research into the Shimao culture ...