152. Human Sacrifice
Apr 26, 2022 ·
33m 11s
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When someone takes a life in our societies, they are punished severely and sent away to prison for many years. But for all the value placed on human life, there...
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When someone takes a life in our societies, they are punished severely and sent away to prison for many years. But for all the value placed on human life, there are certain societies in human history that have practiced human sacrifice. What lies at the core of this practice, and what do we know about the motivations involved? Johns Hopkins archaeologist and professor Glenn Schwartz joins the podcast.
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Author | Zale Mednick |
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