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CLASSIC: Yes, Those are Corpses in the Diorama

Ridiculous History

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Body Snatching and Ethical Reckonings

This chapter explores the grim history of body snatching in the 19th century and its connection to both scientific curiosity and cultural exploitation. It examines the journey of a preserved body from acquisition to exhibition, raising critical questions about the ethics of displaying human remains and the need for repatriation.

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