Summary 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 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.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Mark Bazeley Aidan Dodson Chris Naunton Yasmin El Shazly
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Nov 2, 2017
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Production companies : Blink Films
Summary 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 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.
Genres : History Documentary
Release date : Nov 2, 2017
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Production companies : Blink Films
