EPISODE · Mar 12, 2025 · 15 MIN
Prehistoric War: The Brutal Conflict That Decimated Men
from A Cast of Pods · host Jose Acierto
**Podcast explores the theory of a prehistoric war that drastically reduced the male population.** **Analysis of human DNA suggests a genetic bottleneck occurred during the late Neolithic period, impacting Y chromosome diversity and male lineages.** **Archaeological evidence, such as mass graves and fortified settlements, supports the idea of widespread violence.** **The video discusses potential causes for this violence, including the rise of agriculture, patrilineal clans, and possibly even cannibalistic skull cults.** **Despite the grim history, it concludes that modern society is significantly more peaceful.** Download sources
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Prehistoric War: The Brutal Conflict That Decimated Men
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