During ritual ceremonies, the ancient Aztec civilization used a “death whistle” — a haunting instrument shaped like a human ...

The Aztec skull whistle produces a shrill, screaming sound. A study shows that these whistles have a disturbing effect on the human brain. The Aztecs may have deliberately used this effect in ...

Many ancient cultures used musical instruments in ritual ceremonies. Ancient Aztec communities from the pre-Columbian period ...

The Aztec death whistle's scream-like sound evokes fear and symbolizes mythological deities, linking modern and ancient ...

First, simulations using a 3D model showed that the Death Flute's ... Participants who heard the death whistle rated it as extremely horrifying and frightening. What was particularly interesting ...

A remarkable coincidence that echoes down the generations for an Easter Ross chef has been immortalised in the restaurant he ...