History: Death Masks (1/6)

By using death masks, forensic-science and anthropology experts will delve into the real person behind the famous faces. Using high-tech facial-reconstruction techniques and 3D imprint, every facial line, wrinkle and expression will be revealed. Can death masks solve some of the persistent mysteries surrounding historic figures such as; Julius Caesar, Abraham Lincoln, Napoleon and George Washington?

Category:

Education

Tags:

• History
• Death
• Masks
• Abraham
• Lincoln
• Julius
• Caesar
• Napoleon
• Bonaparte
• George
• Washington
• Archaeology
• Anthropology
• Forensic
• Science

[TICKLEMEPINK451]

i dont get it. we have photographs of lincoln, and there wasnt any photoshop.. so those photos are super accurate, just not in color

[lions4life2]

I'm so waiting for daylight to watch this!!! XD

[mtsumusic]

I don't understand why we need to know what Lincoln looked like. We already have photographs?

[sonbuhitsunei]

bring back the lincoln beard, I say! :p An the top hat! Retro is in! :D

[TheEvilPea]

Lincoln looks like G man

[MGREESTRELLA]

this is great, a wonderful act from history channel. thumbs up

[Skarretheman93]

@lions4life2 I'm in exactly the same predicament!

[Bryntator]

@TICKLEMEPINK451 The thing they mention though is that Abe specifically posed in ways that hid the asymmetry of his face. Truthful, un-edited photos? Sure, but not ones that contain the full truth.

[foxylorri64]

cool beans! lol

[MasKistershi]

thank you for this it is completely fascinating!!!