S1E4: Feejee Mermaid
A Bostonian encounters an exotic marvel while abroad that changes his life forever.
Additional Sources:
The Feejee Mermaid and Other Essays in Natural and Unnatural History
The Feejee Mermaid: Early Barnum Hoax
The Feejee Mermaid – One of the Most Unique and Enduring of All Sideshow Frauds
Mermaid Goes on Display at Harvard Museum
The Fiji Mermaid: What Was the Abominable Creature and Why Was It So Popular?
The Feejee Mermaid - The Famous Fake
Alister Hardy's Original “Aquatic Ape Theory”
The Disturbing Theory Regarding The Existence Of Mermaids
Animal Planet showcases ‘Mermaids: The Body Found
Animal Planet's 'Mermaids: The Body Found' Attempts To Answer Question: Are Mermaids Real?