Overhead views of late Middle Neolithic violence-related human mass deposits of the Alsace region, France, analyzed in this study. A) pit 157 from Bergheim “Saulager” and B) pit 124 from Achenheim “Strasse 2, RD 45.” Credit: F. Chenal (left); P. Lefranc (right) A study published in the journal Science Advances is reshaping how researchers understand early human violence. By closely examining the people who died in what may be one of Europe's earliest known victory celebrations, scientists are