The Catacombs of Paris: City of Bones | Simple History

Beneath the bustling streets of Paris lies a dark and eerie world: the Catacombs. This underground maze holds the remains of over six million people, carefully arranged in patterns of skulls and bones. Built in the late 1700s to solve the city’s overflowing cemetery problem, the catacombs quickly became a symbol of mortality, mystery, and urban history. In this episode, explore how the catacombs were created, who is buried there, and why this underground ossuary continues to fascinate historians, visitors, and ghost hunters alike. Other Stories ▶ https://bedtimehistorystories.com/ Find the Bedtime History podcast wherever you like to listen!