Lore
Lore 244: Stolen
Jan 1, 2024
This podcast explores the fascinating world of human remains, from the relic economy in the Middle Ages to the significance of relics in the Catholic Church. It also delves into the posthumous journey of Gene Roddenberry's ashes into outer space and the intriguing story of the mummified arm in the Church of St. James the Greater.
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- Cremated remains being sent into space is a modern form of burial among the stars.
- Relic theft and smuggling have a long history, driven by the belief in their miraculous powers.
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Posthumous Space Trip
Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry's ashes were taken to space on Space Shuttle Columbia's mission STS-52, giving him a posthumous journey into the cosmos. Several years later, 23 other people's cremated remains were also launched into Earth's orbit, creating a modern form of burial among the stars.
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