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38: Edinburgh's First Body Snatchers
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In the 1700s, Edinburgh was at the forefront of advancements in medicine. As the demand for cadavers to study increased, the macabre trade of body snatching began... In this episode, Liam and Rebecca tell the story of Edinburgh's first convicted and executed resurrectionists, Helen Torrance and Jean Waldie.
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Manage episode 359250359 series 2982417
In the 1700s, Edinburgh was at the forefront of advancements in medicine. As the demand for cadavers to study increased, the macabre trade of body snatching began... In this episode, Liam and Rebecca tell the story of Edinburgh's first convicted and executed resurrectionists, Helen Torrance and Jean Waldie.
Merch
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
52 episodes
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