• Buried Alive!

  • Jun 14 2024
  • Length: 32 mins
  • Podcast

  • Summary

  • The podcast explores the chilling history of people being buried alive, delving into the fears and realities of premature burial. It covers various historical instances and urban legends, examining how the fear of being buried alive led to the invention of safety coffins equipped with devices to alert the living. The podcast also touches on medical misdiagnoses in the past that contributed to these fears, as well as cultural and literary reflections on this terrifying phenomenon. Through interviews with historians and medical experts, the episode provides a comprehensive look at how this fear has influenced burial practices and medical advancements over time.


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