Were mystery holes in skulls an ancient aspirin?
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Prehistoric warrior had TWO holes cut into his skull with a bronze blade
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Archaeologists found evidence of trepanation on medieval woman's skull
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Genetic Analysis of Bones From a Bronze Age Battle Reveal Lactose Tolerance Quickly Spread Throughout Europe
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Was botched brain surgery or human sacrifice the end for these Neolithic people?
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Were mystery holes in skulls an ancient aspirin?
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Did Prehistoric People Drill Skulls for Show?
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Ritual holes cut in human skulls 6,000 years ago
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Holes found in ancient SKULLS were part of a mysterious Russian ritual among the upper classes 6,000 years ago - and 11 of the 13 'patients' survived the ordeal
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The mysterious hole in the skull of Pope Celestin V
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Like a hole in the head: An illustrated history of trepanation – Mind Hacks
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The Enigma of Prehistoric Skulls with Bullet-Like Holes