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Episode 193 - The History of The Paris Catacombs
Watch our footage from the Paris Catacombs HERE. Beneath the streets of Paris lies one of the most disturbing landmarks in the world: the Paris Catacombs. In this episode, we explore the real history behind the underground tunnels that hold the remains of more than six million people. From collapsing cemeteries and overflowing mass graves to the creation of the vast ossuary beneath the city, the Catacombs tell a story of disease, death, engineering, and urban legend. We cover how the tunnels were first created as limestone quarries, why human bones were transferred underground in...
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Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of the Lunatics Radio Hour podcast. My name is Abby Brinker and I'm sitting here with Alan Kudan. Hello. weeks ago, Alan and I were lucky enough to go to Paris and visit the infamous catacombs.
Yes, we did. It didn't surprise me that it was a claustrophobic experience, but it did surprise me how emotional it was. Today we are talking about the history of the Paris catacombs.
So Alan, what was your experience like? Because this was certainly something that I was on my list of things to do. And you graciously came and took some gorgeous photos that we will post online. Tell us what your experience was walking through the catacombs. I was very excited for this
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