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Imagine waking up in the dark, cold, confused, in absolute agony and trapped inside a wooden box at the bottom of a six foot hole - you’ve just been buried alive!
In this episode, we dive into one of history’s most chilling and enduring urban legends: the story of Margorie McCall, the Irish woman whose epitaph reads, lived once, buried twice.
After seemingly succumbing to a fever, Margorie was hastily interred to prevent the spread of disease. But her story didn't end beneath the dirt.
We trace her fate directly into the dark, underground economy of the Resurrectionists—the notorious grave robbers who made a living digging up fresh corpses to sell to medical schools for anatomical dissection. What happened when these body snatchers tried to slice a valuable ring off Margorie's finger? The answer is a piece of gothic history you have to hear to believe.
In this episode, we discuss:
The gruesome history of grave robbing, body snatching, and early medical science.
The historical context of Lurgan, Ireland and the Glorious Revolution of Mary and William of Orange.
Did Margorie McCall really survive her own grave?
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Imagine waking up in the dark, cold, confused, in absolute agony and trapped inside a wooden box at the bottom of a six foot hole - you’ve just been buried alive!
In this episode, we dive into one of history’s most chilling and enduring urban legends: the story of Margorie McCall, the Irish woman whose epitaph reads, lived once, buried twice.
After seemingly succumbing to a fever, Margorie was hastily interred to prevent the spread of disease. But her story didn't end beneath the dirt.
We trace her fate directly into the dark, underground economy of the Resurrectionists—the notorious grave robbers who made a living digging up fresh corpses to sell to medical schools for anatomical dissection. What happened when these body snatchers tried to slice a valuable ring off Margorie's finger? The answer is a piece of gothic history you have to hear to believe.
In this episode, we discuss:
The gruesome history of grave robbing, body snatching, and early medical science.
The historical context of Lurgan, Ireland and the Glorious Revolution of Mary and William of Orange.
Did Margorie McCall really survive her own grave?
Enjoyed the episode? Don't forget to hit the Follow button, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with a fellow history or true crime lover!
Email [email protected]
Website
honourablementions.buzzsprout.com
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