When Did Humans Start Killing Their Own Babies?

When did humans start killing their own babies? This video explores the disturbing history of infanticide and asks how far back this practice may go in human societies. Using archaeological evidence, anthropology, and historical records, we examine why infanticide appeared in some ancient societies. Possible factors include extreme scarcity, social pressure, warfare, inheritance customs, disability stigma, and beliefs about family survival. We also explain why archaeological evidence of ancient infanticide is difficult to identify and why researchers must distinguish deliberate killing from disease, malnutrition, accidents, and high infant mortality. From prehistoric communities to recorded civilizations, this investigation explores changing attitudes toward newborns, parenthood, and survival. Discover what ancient burial sites, historical records, and demographic patterns can—and cannot—tell us about infanticide, infant mortality, and the harsh realities faced by ancient societies. #Infanticide #HumanHistory #AncientHumans #Anthropology #Archaeology #AncientSocieties #PrehistoricHumans #InfantMortality #HumanEvolution #HistoricalMysteries #AncientHistory #SocialHistory #HistoryDocumentary #ArchaeologicalEvidence #darkhistory