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HoS: Razib Khan's Big History Reveal

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Brutality in Ancient Societies

This chapter challenges the romanticized view of ancient civilizations by examining the harsh realities of prehistoric violence and societal structures. It discusses archaeological findings, such as the Tallheim death pit, to illuminate the brutal methods of killing and the impact of disease on early human communities.

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