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At this point, there’s little doubt Neanderthals ate each other, even if the practice doesn't appear to have been widespread. Bones found in Belgium, France, Spain, and Croatia bear the clear signature of cannibalism — riddled with butchery marks and cracked open for marrow extraction, these remains were found strewn about with apparent disregard for proper funerals. But a deeper and more controversial question remains: Why?
Most of the time, reports of our ancient human ancestors eating one another turn out to be greatly exaggerated.
Finally, there is at least some controversy about Ardipithecus ramidus - 'Ardi'. Ardi was the missing link that was bigger than a meteor hitting the Earth or whatever, right? Nope, that was Darwinius, also called Ida (see Science by PR Blitz).
No Hawaiian has done as much repatriation work as Edward Halealoha Ayau, who has been bringing back Native Hawaiian human remains for more than 30 years, battling foreign and domestic institutions, including Bishop Museum, along the way. But his fiercest opposition has been from other Native Hawaiians.
Friends, family and fellow country singers gathered together to honor Naomi Judd's life at a private service on Saturday (May 7) in Nashville.