Digging up the Dead | A Shocking History of the Resurrection Men

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Step back in time and uncover the chilling tales of the 18th and 19th-century resurrection men in Britain, a shadowy group that navigated the thin line between science and the macabre. Join Kevin Hicks as he delves into the clandestine world of grave robbers, exploring the grisly stories practices and motivations behind their controversial pursuits. If you'd like to support the channel more and help us continue making fun, fascinating videos, please check out our PATREON page for perks. https://www.patreon.com/thehistorysquad OTHER LINKS: Website: https://historysquad.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historysquad Twitter: https://twitter.com/history_hicks IMAGE CREDITS: Graves damaged: © Josh/Flickr Engraving man in sick bed (1): Courtesy Wellcome Images Engraving man in sick bed (2): Courtesy Wellcome Images Portrait of Robert Liston as a student: Courtesy Wellcome Images Portrait of John Hunter: Courtesy Science Museum Group Portrait of Granville Sharp Pattison: National Portrait Gallery Huntarian Museum: via Alamy Stock Photo (licensed) Victorian coffins: via iStock Images (licensed)