Bronze Age’s Darkest Chapter Unearthed in Somerset

Archaeologists in the Mendip Hills have unearthed Britain’s bloodiest prehistoric event: a brutal Early Bronze Age massacre in Somerset. The deep shaft revealed 37 victims, including children, showing signs of butchery and possible cannibalism—yes, ancient reality TV might’ve been cannibalistic! Discovered alongside domestic cattle remains, this grim find challenges the era’s peaceful trade-centric view, suggesting fierce inter-community revenge killings. This December, our understanding of Bronze Age Brits just got a darker twist.