Grave Digger Confessions: Buried Alive, Dynamite and Harley-Davidsons
What really happens beneath the surface of our cemeteries? In this episode of The Resurrectionists, I’m joined by Dr. Helen Frisby and Prof. Stuart Prior to uncover the hidden world of grave diggers, burial archaeology, and the strange (and sometimes explosive) secrets of modern and Victorian cemeteries.🎧 Love mysteries? Watch more episodes and dive deeper into the stories!https://bit.ly/resurrectionists👉 Explore more mysteries and exclusive content here!https://linktr.ee/theresurrectionists💡 Got a case in mind? Suggest new episode ideas here!https://bit.ly/episodesuggestionsGuest InfoHelen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-helen-frisby-580ba895/ Stuart's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-stuart-prior-24002874/Paper: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00794236.2024.2356653 Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Traditions-Death-Burial-Shire-Library/dp/1784423777/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AO91RY97VEOK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.USD9lXMGDWmM-SxzGHSgrYIjj6qvuEN7TiLWVpdcP-0.thzl0gCtQlEQp_0P4mvIGO0XpVtwDA8gbFoJpS4GEjU&dib_tag=se&keywords=helen+frisby&qid=1756201886&sprefix=helen+frisby%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1 MusicDanse Macabre by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=005Artist: http://incompetech.com/
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The Dark Victorian Obsession with Ancient Egypt: Curses, Mummies & Madness
Unlock the strange, spooky, and often disturbing Victorian obsession with Ancient Egypt.In this episode of The Resurrectionists, I sit down with Dr. Jay Sullivan to explore how the Victorians turned mummies, pharaohs, and ancient artefacts into a Gothic cultural phenomenon filled with superstition, pseudo-science, and full-blown madness.🎧 Love mysteries? Watch more episodes and dive deeper into the stories!https://bit.ly/resurrectionists👉 Explore more mysteries and exclusive content here!https://linktr.ee/theresurrectionists💡 Got a case in mind? Suggest new episode ideas here!https://bit.ly/episodesuggestionsGuest InfoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-sullivan/Website: https://www.drjaysullivan.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/drjaysullivan.bsky.socialBook: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-96394-0?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=commission_junction_authors&utm_campaign=CONR_BOOKS_ECOM_GL_PBOK_ALWYS_DEEPLINK&utm_content=deeplink&utm_term=PID101491883&CJEVENT=16baa701c8bf11f0815401800a18b8fcMusicDanse Macabre by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=005Artist: http://incompetech.com/
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What Ancient Egyptians Believed Happened When You Died
What did Ancient Egyptians think happened the moment you died? This episode Dr. Tiffany Bannworth explores the soul’s 12-hour journey through the Duat: heart-weighing, gods and monsters, judgment, and rebirth. From Ra’s nightly battle with Apophis to the Field of Reeds, we break down what death really meant in Ancient Egypt.🎧 Love mysteries? Watch more episodes and dive deeper into the stories!https://bit.ly/resurrectionists👉 Explore more mysteries and exclusive content here!https://linktr.ee/theresurrectionists💡 Got a case in mind? Suggest new episode ideas here!https://bit.ly/episodesuggestionsGuest InfoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/professoradventure/Osiris Awakens podcast episode: https://youtu.be/jG1uT-zp8Go?si=lNANZQmlP0BO2p2O MusicDanse Macabre by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=005Artist: http://incompetech.com/
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Why We Visit Places of Death: The Truth About Dark Tourism
Why we travel to sites of death and what dark tourism reveals about humanity. From cemeteries to catacombs, discover why we’re drawn to the macabre. In this episode of The Resurrectionists, I speak with curator and author Janica Buhagiar about the ethics, history, and emotion behind dark tourism; exploring how we remember death, tragedy, and the darker side of human experience.🎧 Love mysteries? Watch more episodes and dive deeper into the stories! https://bit.ly/resurrectionists👉 Explore more mysteries and exclusive content here! https://linktr.ee/theresurrectionists💡 Got a case in mind? Suggest new episode ideas here! https://bit.ly/episodesuggestionsGuest InfoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janica-buhagiar-b387a655/The Dark Side of Rabat & Mdina: https://heritagemalta.mt/store/the-dark-side-of-rabat-and-mdina-pre-order/The Dark Side of Birgu, Bormla & Isla: https://heritagemalta.mt/store/the-dark-side-of-birgu-bormla-and-isla/Timestamps00:00 – Intro01:00 – What is dark tourism?04:10 – The childhood spark that inspired a fascination with the macabre08:50 – Why humans are drawn to sites of tragedy12:30 – The ethics of visiting dark sites19:20 – Cemeteries and catacombs in Malta33:45 – Teaching empathy through dark tourism45:00 – Should all dark sites be open to the public?48:15 – What visitors should take away from these spaces1:05:00 – Closing thoughts: “Let darkness be your candle.”MusicDanse Macabre by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=005Artist: http://incompetech.com/#DarkTourism #TheResurrectionists #HistoryPodcast #Archaeology #MacabreHistory #HeritageMalta #Cemeteries #DeathAndMemory
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The Secrets of Roman Sarcophagi in Ancient Phoenicia
Discover how the people of Roman Phoenicia buried, mourned, and even dined with their dead in this fascinating look at ancient funerary archaeology with PhD student Nicolas Aherne. 🎧 Love mysteries? Watch more episodes and dive deeper into the stories! https://bit.ly/resurrectionists 👉 Explore more mysteries and exclusive content here! https://linktr.ee/theresurrectionists 💡 Got a case in mind? Suggest new episode ideas here! https://bit.ly/episodesuggestionsGuest InfoLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-aherne-25125820b/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nicholasarchaeology/ Academia.edu https://rug.academia.edu/NicholasAherneProfessional webpage: https://www.rug.nl/staff/n.d.aherne/MusicDanse Macabre by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=005Artist: http://incompetech.com/
About The Resurrectionists | A Morbid Archaeology and History Podcast
Welcome to The Resurrectionists, a morbid archaeology and history podcast, hosted by osteoarchaeologist Megan McGrath.
Dive into the fascinating history of human remains – from age-old burial customs to cutting-edge forensics. Embark on a bone-chilling expedition every week, as we resurrect enthralling cases of the macabre and morbid from across human history.
Whether you're an archaeology enthusiast or simply drawn to history's darker enclaves, this podcast is your gateway. Tune in each week as we resurrect long-buried secrets, one bone at a time.
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