Iron Age Britons may have removed dead's brains

Archaeologists have uncovered evidence suggesting Iron Age Britons may have practiced postmortem brain removal and used long bones as tools. Analysis of remains from Loch Borralie, Scotland, revealed scrape marks inside a skull, indicating methodical brain extraction shortly after death. Additionally, long bones showed signs of being deliberately sharpened, possibly for tool use, though some experts remain unconvinced. The findings, dating between 50 BCE and 70 CE, offer rare insights into the region's funerary practices and potential cultural rituals.