TED-Ed
The haunting history of the Paris Catacombs - Stephanie H. Smith
2026 • E26 Apr 2, 2026 6m
For centuries, Parisians had buried their dead in the Cemetery of the Innocents. By the 18th century, the grounds had become overcrowded — spewing foul odors across the city. Residents worried that it posed a public health threat, and petitioned the government for a solution. But where could they move millions of remains? Stephanie H. Smith explores the vast, underground network of the Catacombs.
Lesson by Stephanie H. Smith, directed by Laura Jayne Hod
Lesson by Stephanie H. Smith, directed by Laura Jayne Hod