Ancient Maya: Trophies Made From Human Skulls Shed Light on Mystery Collapse of Civilization. Published Jun 10, 2019 at 12:08 PM EDT Updated Jun 13, 2019 at 11:17 AM EDT.

Twelve severed hands found buried at an ancient Egyptian palace were likely cut from enemies and exchanged for gold in a ceremony known as "gold of honor," a new study finds.

Archaeologists have long puzzled over the severed heads found in Ancient Iberian Iron Age sites, displayed with nails driven ...

Ancient French warriors took limbs as trophies in 6,000-year-old massacre, ... The men's shins are fractured, perhaps out of an ancient belief this would stymie their avenging ghosts.

NHL trophies keep ancient names alive. 3645037. More Stories. Sports on TV in Las Vegas. Graney ... Suggestion: Rename the award after Wayne Gretzky, who won a record nine Hart Trophies.

Of the 12 trophies the researchers unearthed, all were right hands. Eleven are thought to have belonged to men — based on the shape and relative length of the fingers — while the sex of the ...

Experts have analyzed a pile of severed hands found in a 3,500-year-old palace in ancient Egypt. Their study suggests soldiers took the hands of slain enemies and presented them to their ruler.

Archaeologists in Rome uncovered a colossal ancient marble head near Trajan’s Forum, possibly depicting Emperor Trajan or the ...

The corner I’m referring to has a few boxes filled with ancient trophies and awards. It is their last stand. Heck, they aren’t even allowed space in the basement anymore.

Ancient Hunting Kit Found: The 6,500-year-old weapons, found in a cave in West Texas, could be among the oldest near-complete set of wood and stone hunting tools found in North America.