Cannibalism

This time, Tara and Doug talk about cannibalism. It's a topic filled with myth and misunderstanding, but there are important lessons along the way. The meandering conversation covers ritual cannibalism, so-called medicinal cannibalism, survival cannibalism, criminal cannibalism, and what might be considered "curious" cannibalism, plus gray areas you probably haven't pondered. 

 

References:

Books:

Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History by Bill Schutt

In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick

Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors by Piers Paul Read

Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home by Nando Parrado (with Vince Rause)

 

Podcast:

You're Wrong About (with host Sarah Marshall): Flight 571: Survival in the Andes with Blair Braverman