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The Catacombs of Paris and Holidaying with the Dead | Ep 9

The Catacombs of Paris and Holidaying with the Dead | Ep 9

FromThe Strange and Unusual Podcast


The Catacombs of Paris and Holidaying with the Dead | Ep 9

FromThe Strange and Unusual Podcast

ratings:
Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Aug 8, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dark tourism is explored in this episode, as my visit and history of the Catacombs of Paris is detailed. I am also joined by Alyssa Conary, historian and resident of Salem, Massachusetts, in a discussion of dark tourism, its history, and a closer look at some of the most popular attractions that fall under this category. The 19th century phenomenon of tourist visits to the Paris Morgue, current day bed and breakfast stays at the Lizzie Borden House, witch tourism both in Salem and Pendle, and more is detailed in this episode.
Released:
Aug 8, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (91)

The unknown. It lies at the root of all fear, and has inspired legends, superstition, folklore, customs, hysteria, and even murder throughout history. Still today we feel the shadowy presence of our ancestors' struggles to explain the mysterious in almost every facet of our lives. Whether it be in the form of religion, urban legends, pop culture, ghost stories, superstitious rituals, and so much more we are still just fighting to keep our monsters in the dark. Welcome to The Strange and Unusual Podcast.