Premature Burial: Lived Once, Buried Twice

Premature Burial: Lived Once, Buried Twice

Fears around premature burial were very real in earlier centuries, leading to the invention of devices like the cemetery bell. But how many of the stories are true, and how many are mere folklore?

Find out more about the fears of being buried alive in this episode!

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