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.
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The episode "Shrunken Heads" aired tonight at 2000 on the Smithsonian Channel instead of "Tower of Babel."