Scythians' Leatherworking Secrets Revealed: Ancient Quivers Made from Human SkinResearchers in modern-day Ukraine have uncovered a macabre practice among Scythians, who, over 2,400 years ago, crafted leather, including quivers, from human skin. The findings corroborate the accounts of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, shedding light on the Scythian way of life.In their study, scientists utilized paleoproteomics to trace the origins of leather found at 14 Scythian sites in southern Ukraine. The diverse sources, including sheep, goat, cattle, horse, and human, indicate a sophisticated understanding of leatherworking among these equestrian steppe groups. The research was published last week in PLOS One.According to Herodotus, the Scythians, known for their prowess with the battle-ax and reverence for horses, engaged in practices such as drinking the blood of defeated foes, using severed heads as bargaining tokens, and fashioning clothing from sewn-together scalps. Notably, Herodotu...