The modern history of Western Europe is defined by opposition. Europe is presented as a beacon of civilisation facing down the barbarous masses that populated the rest of the world, and one of the ...

“Poop is central to the story of how dogs came into our lives," write Duke University dog researchers Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods in their wonderful new book, Survival of the Friendliest: ...

A viral TikTok video promotes “human kibble,” a large mixture of chopped, cooked, unseasoned whole foods that lasts the week. The advantages of this way of eating include providing plenty of nutrients ...

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Many vegetarians who reject meat feel disgust which closely matches the aversion others feel to the idea of eating human flesh, faeces or dog meat, new research has found. A study led by the ...

Eating human brains might seem relegated to zombie flicks, but a new study found that European warriors did just that 18,000 years ago, per “noodle”-slurping study in the journal Scientific Reports.

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Amongst humans, sexual cannibalism is extremely rare, and most humans who engage in cannibalistic acts for sexual purposes are generally considered sociopaths. Of course, cannibalism for non-sexual ...

Two male lions became infamous for terrorizing and eating humans in 1898 during the construction of a railway bridge over the Tsavo River in Kenya. Now, an innovative genetic analysis of hairs trapped ...