Uploaded October 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Artificial cranial deformation, or head binding, is a practice carried out by cultures all over the world, and throughout time. Dr. Robert Martin talked to us about how the tradition was implemented by figures of high status in Ancient Egypt.
Read more about Dr. Martin's work and research here: psychologytoday.com/blog/how-we-do-it
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Artificial cranial deformation, or head binding, is a practice carried out by cultures all over the world, and throughout time. Dr. Robert Martin talked to us about how the tradition was implemented by figures of high status in Ancient Egypt.
Read more about Dr. Martin's work and research here: psychologytoday.com/blog/how-we-do-it
↓ More info + Links! ↓
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Natural News from The Field Museum, our new news show!: bit.ly/2e0bWzN
Bust/King Tut reconstruction by Elisabeth Daynes: daynes.com/en/hominids-reconstructions.html
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Credits:
Producer, Writer, Creator, Host:
Emily Graslie
Producer, Director, Editor, Graphics:
Brandon Brungard
Producer, Camera:
Sheheryar Ahsan
---------------------------------------------------------------------
NEW!! Brain Scoop Merch: bit.ly/29J9SJw
Help support our videos! bit.ly/1TjMRAo
Under 'Designation,' put 'The Brain Scoop' - all proceeds go exclusively towards helping the show. We appreciate whatever you can give!
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Come hang out in our Subreddit: reddit.com/r/thebrainscoop
Instagram.com/egraslie
Twitters: @ehmee
Facebook: facebook.com/thebrainscoop
Tumblr: thebrainscoop.tumblr.com
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This episode is supported by and filmed on location at:
The Field Museum in Chicago, IL
(http://www.fieldmuseum.org)
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