GK: Did You Know These Five Countries Have A History Of Cannibalism?

Ancient Roman accounts suggest that the Celts in Britain engaged in sacrificial cannibalism. (AI generated image)

Human cannibalism has been recorded throughout history in various parts of the world. It was often linked to warfare, ritual beliefs, survival crises, or systems of punishment. While modern nations no longer practice it, historical records, archaeological findings, and anthropological studies show that it existed in some regions in the past.

This article lists countries where documented, researched, and verified instances of human cannibalism once occurred.

Papua New Guinea has some of the most well-known records. Several highland tribes practised cannibalism until the mid-20th century. The Fore people were noted for endocannibalism—eating deceased relatives as part of mour