Bizarre Rituals Of Ancient Civilizations Explained In 13 Minutes

Ever heard of people summoning sharks with coconuts? Or eating the ashes of their dead?

In just 13 minutes, this video uncovers the strangest rituals from ancient civilizations — from Aztec heart extractions to sky burials and dancing plagues. These aren’t myths. They were real. And they’re darker than you think.

Discover how ancient people used blood, fire, and fear to connect with gods, honor the dead, or simply survive a world they couldn’t explain.

Key Moment
00:00 - 1. Fijian Shark Calling
00:57 - 2. Saturnalia
02:09 - 3. The Dancing Plague
03:15 - 4. Maya Bloodletting
04:16 - 5. Yanomami Ash-Eating
05:13 - 6. Opening of the Mouth
06:22 - 7. Scythian Smoke Rituals
07:27 - 8. Hitobashira
08:33 - 9. Aztec Heart Extractions
09:48 - 10. The Wicker Man
10:49 - 11. Sati
11:53 - 12. Sky Burial

🩸 Stay till the end for the most shocking ritual ever recorded.

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