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  • Ancient Mysteries Shrunken Heads (Season 2, Episode 5)
  • TV Episode | 45 min | Documentary, History

Ancient Mysteries

Shrunken Heads (Season 2, Episode 5)
TV Episode | 45 min | Documentary, History
In the 1840s, Western explorers entered the Amazon rainforest and stumbled upon the ancient ritual of head shrinking. This isolated ceremonial practice soon became an obsession to trophy collectors, setting off a bizarre international ...See moreIn the 1840s, Western explorers entered the Amazon rainforest and stumbled upon the ancient ritual of head shrinking. This isolated ceremonial practice soon became an obsession to trophy collectors, setting off a bizarre international trade, and a deadly new chapter in the history of the Shuar tribe. Follow a team of anthropologists, historians, and scientists as they use DNA, forensic science, and computer modeling to examine the ancient craft of head shrinking and the story of a society of victims, who were also perpetrators. See less
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Director
Nick Hardie
Composer
Stephen Baysted
Cinematographer
Robin Fox
Editor
Giles Bury
Production Designer
Richard Touch
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Updated Nov 3, 2017
Release date
Nov 3, 2017 (United Kingdom)

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