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Necropolis London and It's Dead
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Tonight, my guest is author Catharine Arnold, here to take us on a fascinating—and eerily beautiful—journey through the shadowy side of one of the world’s greatest cities. In her captivating book Necropolis: London and Its Dead, Arnold peels back the layers of history to reveal a city built as much by the living as it was shaped by the dead.
Above ground, London pulses with life. But beneath its crowded streets lie the remnants of two thousand years of plague victims, paupers, royalty, and rebels—each with a story to tell. From Roman burial rites to the somber spectacle of Princess Diana’s funeral, Arnold explores how death, mourning, and memory have shaped the very fabric of the city.
Graveyards swallowed by time, cemeteries born of catastrophe, and the forgotten rituals of the departed all come to light in this gripping exploration. With a blend of archaeology, anecdote, and atmospheric detail, Necropolis reminds us that in London, the past is never truly buried—and the dead are never far behind.
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Manage episode 490294681 series 3324219
Tonight, my guest is author Catharine Arnold, here to take us on a fascinating—and eerily beautiful—journey through the shadowy side of one of the world’s greatest cities. In her captivating book Necropolis: London and Its Dead, Arnold peels back the layers of history to reveal a city built as much by the living as it was shaped by the dead.
Above ground, London pulses with life. But beneath its crowded streets lie the remnants of two thousand years of plague victims, paupers, royalty, and rebels—each with a story to tell. From Roman burial rites to the somber spectacle of Princess Diana’s funeral, Arnold explores how death, mourning, and memory have shaped the very fabric of the city.
Graveyards swallowed by time, cemeteries born of catastrophe, and the forgotten rituals of the departed all come to light in this gripping exploration. With a blend of archaeology, anecdote, and atmospheric detail, Necropolis reminds us that in London, the past is never truly buried—and the dead are never far behind.
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You’ve heard the whispers. Now, follow them into the dark…
Join our exclusive Patreon community and become a Mysterian—a truth-seeker devoted to uncovering the world’s most astonishing and suppressed secrets. As a member, you’ll gain access to a vault of hidden knowledge and unfiltered truth that few will ever see.
🔓 As a Mysterian, you’ll receive:
- Ad-free episodes so nothing interrupts your descent into the unknown
- Bonus shows buried too deep for the public
- A rare and growing collection of declassified case files, vintage paranormal magazines, and obscure books
- Access to archived episodes covering jaw-dropping encounters with the paranormal, conspiracies, alien abductions, ancient civilizations, and true crime cases they don’t want you to hear
- Eyewitness accounts of Bigfoot sightings, mysterious disappearances, and unexplained phenomena from around the globe
This is more than a membership—it’s a calling.
Step into the shadows. Lift the veil. We are many, we are Mysterian.
Become a Mysterian today.
Get the ultimate experience and easy access to everything from the Patreon app!
Follow Our Other Shows
Follow UFO Witnesses
Follow Crime Watch Weekly
Follow Paranormal Fears
Follow Seven: Disturbing Chronicle Stories
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