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Yemrehanna Kristos Church (Classic)

The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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Exploring the Intersection of Death and Life

This chapter explores the work of photographer Paul who seeks out and documents famous skeletons, including one named Saint Pancracius. They discuss the appeal of a full skeleton wearing armor in a church, cultural perceptions of death, and how Paul's photography blurs the border between the living and the dead.

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