Episode 453: The Paris Catacombs
A grave for over 6 million Parisians, the Paris Catacombs today are a huge tourist attraction of the city. But the history behind the subterranean ossuary is much deeper than just being a “mass grave”, and the intricate construction with bones is something that some find haunting while others find fascinating.
https://www.catacombes.paris.fr/en
https://www.history.com/articles/paris-catacombs-origins
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/19/bodies-quarry-shafts-millions-buried-paris-catacombs
