Shrunken Heads

Season 1Episode 330 minMar 16, 2020
Shrunken Heads

Look at the science behind head-shrinking and how this ancient ritual exploded into a gruesome, Victorian-era craze. Thousands of shrunken heads are in museums around the world, some on display, and others locked away. Shockingly, many of them are real human heads. But what is the true story behind this strange and disturbing phenomenon? Host Adam Mastrelli reveals how a team of anthropologists, historians, and scientists are answering these questions by using modern forensic science and advanced computer modeling. Join us as we uncover the dark tale behind this ancient ritual.

Shrunken Heads has aired on Mar 16, 2020 at 8:00 PM
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