Digging up the Dead | A Shocking History of the Resurrection Men

Описание: Step back in time and uncover the chilling tales of the 18th and 19th-century resurrection men in Britain, a shadowy group that navigated the thin line between science and the macabre. Join Kevin Hicks as he delves into the clandestine world of grave robbers, exploring the grisly stories practices and motivations behind their controversial pursuits.

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IMAGE CREDITS:
Graves damaged: © Josh/Flickr
Engraving man in sick bed (1): Courtesy Wellcome Images
Engraving man in sick bed (2): Courtesy Wellcome Images
Portrait of Robert Liston as a student: Courtesy Wellcome Images
Portrait of John Hunter: Courtesy Science Museum Group
Portrait of Granville Sharp Pattison: National Portrait Gallery
Huntarian Museum: via Alamy Stock Photo (licensed)
Victorian coffins: via iStock Images (licensed)