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Rest in Pieces
Publisher |
Mysterious Radio
Media Type |
audio
Publication Date |
Aug 05, 2020
Episode Duration |
00:48:45

My special guest in this edition is author Bess Lovejoy who's discuss her fascinating book called Rest in Pieces. For some of the most influential figures in history, death marked the start of a new adventure. The famous deceased have been stolen, burned, sold, pickled, frozen, stuffed, impersonated, and even filed away in a lawyer’s office. Their fingers, teeth, toes, arms, legs, skulls, hearts, lungs, and nether regions have embarked on voyages that crisscross the globe and stretch the imagination.Counterfeiters tried to steal Lincoln’s corpse. Einstein’s brain went on a cross-country road trip. And after Lord Horatio Nelson perished at Trafalgar, his sailors submerged him in brandy—which they drank.From Alexander the Great to Elvis Presley, and from Beethoven to Dorothy Parker, Rest in Pieces connects the lives of the famous dead to the hilarious and horrifying adventures of their corpses, and traces the evolution of cultural attitudes toward death.Wanna listen to the shows without the ads? Become a 'Mysterious Radio Truther' to enjoy every podcast "AD-FREE" right now!

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My special guest in this edition is author Bess Lovejoy who's discuss her fascinating book called Rest in Pieces. For some of the most influential figures in history, death marked the start of a new adventure. The famous deceased have been stolen, burned, sold, pickled, frozen, stuffed, impersonated, and even filed away in a lawyer’s office. Their fingers, teeth, toes, arms, legs, skulls, hearts, lungs, and nether regions have embarked on voyages that crisscross the globe and stretch the imagination. Counterfeiters tried to steal Lincoln’s corpse. Einstein’s brain went on a cross-country road trip. And after Lord Horatio Nelson perished at Trafalgar, his sailors submerged him in brandy—which they drank. From Alexander the Great to Elvis Presley, and from Beethoven to Dorothy Parker, Rest in Pieces connects the lives of the famous dead to the hilarious and horrifying adventures of their corpses, and traces the evolution of cultural attitudes toward death. Show us some love by leaving us a "Five-Star Rating and Review" on Apple Podcasts and K-Town will send you a decal! Just email the screenshot to myitunesreview@gmail.com Become a 'Mysterious Radio Truther' to enjoy "Ad- Free" editions and get access to the ultimate catalog of archived podcasts, bonus editions right from your Apple Podcast App and many others! Plus get access to a ton of resources for members only in all facets of the mysterious phenomena happening in our world. https://www.patreon.com/mysteriousradio ***NOTE*** To make sure you always get new releases we strongly recommend subscribing on these apps. IOS: Apple Podcasts Android: Pocket Casts To make sure that you always get our newest releases we recommend all IOS users listen on Apple Podcasts. SWant a FREE 'Mysterious Radio' decal from K-Town? iPHONE USERS: Leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts and then email us the screenshot at myitunesreview@gmail.com ANDROID USERS: Leave a 5-star recommendation on our Facebook Page here https://www.facebook.com/mysteriousradio/

My special guest in this edition is author Bess Lovejoy who's discuss her fascinating book called Rest in Pieces. For some of the most influential figures in history, death marked the start of a new adventure. The famous deceased have been stolen, burned, sold, pickled, frozen, stuffed, impersonated, and even filed away in a lawyer’s office. Their fingers, teeth, toes, arms, legs, skulls, hearts, lungs, and nether regions have embarked on voyages that crisscross the globe and stretch the imagination.Counterfeiters tried to steal Lincoln’s corpse. Einstein’s brain went on a cross-country road trip. And after Lord Horatio Nelson perished at Trafalgar, his sailors submerged him in brandy—which they drank.From Alexander the Great to Elvis Presley, and from Beethoven to Dorothy Parker, Rest in Pieces connects the lives of the famous dead to the hilarious and horrifying adventures of their corpses, and traces the evolution of cultural attitudes toward death.Wanna listen to the shows without the ads? Become a 'Mysterious Radio Truther' to enjoy every podcast "AD-FREE" right now!

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