Pros:
1. Provides valuable insight into shifting patterns of human violence throughout history.
2. Offers a deeper understanding of the complexities of ancient societies and their social dynamics. 3. Helps to contextualize modern-day violence and its possible origins.
4. Contributes to the field of anthropology and archaeology by advancing our knowledge of human behavior.
5. Supports evidence-based research by using ancient skulls as a primary source of data.
Cons:
1. Limited sample size of ancient skulls may not provide a comprehensive representation of all ancient societies. 2. Interpretation of ancient skull data can be subject to bias and speculation.
3. Difficulties in accurately determining causes of violence based solely on skull evidence.
4. Lack of complete historical context for the studied societies may lead to incomplete conclusions.
5. The findings may not have practical implications for addressing violence in contemporary times.
New research reveals significant variations in levels of murder, assault, torture, and similar crimes during ancient times.
