Jenn shares the chilling history of the Catacombs beneath the streets of Paris, uncovering the dark and fascinating stories behind this infamous underground world. This eerie underground labyrinth, housing the remains of over six million Parisians, holds a dark and fascinating history. From its origins as a solution to overcrowded cemeteries to its transformation into a haunting tourist attraction, Jenn uncovers the secrets and stories that make the Catacombs one of the most macabre locations in the world.

Sources:

• Rivers, C. (n.d.). The catacombs of Paris: The history of the city’s underground ossuaries and burial network. Charles River Editors.

• The History Channel. (2007, November 5). Cities of the underworld: Season 1, Episode 4 - Catacombs of death [TV series episode].