From grand corpse larceny in medieval Venice to the iron coffins popping up in Lincoln Park, Lorrisa blends spine-tingling true tales with cinematic flair in an engaging and light-hearted way.
Morbid History is a macabrely delightful romp through time, curated by award-winning filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus, and designed for those who prefer their history with a twist of the eerie. From grand corpse larceny in medieval Venice to the iron coffins popping up in Lincoln Park, Lorrisa blends spine-tingling true tales with cinematic flair, bringing forgotten facts to life in a way that's engaging, educational, and light-hearted.
In this presentation, Lorrisa covers, among other topics:
The bizarre burials of the Habsburg royal family
--The terror of Resurrectionists digging up your bones
--American cemetery history and lore
--The morbid truth of the Smithsonian collections
--Chicago’s largest cemetery, which never really got moved
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lemont Public Library District.
This is a 16+ event. Register today at:
https://lemontlibrary.libnet.info/event/14370503
https://www.facebook.com/lorrisa.julianus
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