5. Cannibalism During the Starving Time
During the “Starving Time” of 1609-1610, some Jamestown settlers resorted to cannibalism to survive. Archaeological analysis of human remains at the site has confirmed this grim reality. For instance, the remains of a 14-year-old girl exhibited cut marks indicative of butchery, suggesting she was consumed during this desperate period. (smithsonianmag.com)
