Picture this: rows upon rows of human skulls stacked neatly on wooden racks, bleached by the sun, staring out into the sacred courtyards of ancient Tenochtitlan. This isn’t a scene from a horror movie — it’s history. Meet the Tzompantli, one of the most chilling and misunderstood relics of Aztec civilization.

In the dense jungles and river basins of South Kalimantan, a profound tradition takes place—one that invites the realm of the spirits to guide human decisions. The Manajah Antang ritual, practiced by the Dayak people, is a sacred ceremony in which a spiritual bird called the Antang is summoned to offer signs and direction from the unseen world. Whether to declare war, select a leader, or prepare for a journey, the Dayak turn to the Antang for divine confirmation.