Behind locked doors, entire lives were recorded — and then forgotten.

In this episode of The Resurrectionists, Dr. Alexandra Lord explores the hidden histories of 19th-century asylums; places of care, control, silence, and secrecy. Through archival records, institutional spaces, and the people whose lives were shaped behind locked doors, we examine how mental health, disability, and social difference were understood in the past.

From forgotten corridors to sealed files, this conversation looks at what survives in the historical record and what was deliberately erased. We discuss the role of institutions, the power of archives, and how historians and archaeologists attempt to recover voices long excluded from official narratives.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-lord-ab2260b/

Music

Danse Macabre by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=005Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Discover what archaeology looks like in the world’s most dangerous places.In this episode, archaeologist and former UN peacekeeper Kevin MacDonald reveals how conflict zones, closed borders, and off-limits military landscapes hide some of the best-preserved ancient sites on Earth.From no-man’s-lands to desert buffer zones, we explore how war accidentally protects the past—and the unexpected discoveries made where few people are allowed to go.🎧 Love mysteries? Watch more episodes and dive deeper into the stories!https://bit.ly/resurrectionists👉 Explore more mysteries and exclusive content here!https://linktr.ee/theresurrectionists💡 Got a case in mind? Suggest new episode ideas here!https://bit.ly/episodesuggestionsGuest InfoInterviewshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxYwSVaHidc&t=161shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hmp9ooQRNY4&t=150shttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-it-could-happen-here-30717896/episode/what-its-like-to-be-a-250952632/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwH_ONxkDeo&t=249sArticleshttps://www.academia.edu/85661494/Living_With_The_Lake_The_Archaeology_of_Lake_Settlement_in_Loughrea_and_the_Surrounding_Landscapehttps://www.academia.edu/27311015/PEACEKEEPING_ON_THE_EDGEhttps://www.academia.edu/22330434/The_Archaeology_of_OP_55https://www.academia.edu/5808754/Patrolling_the_Berm_Discovering_the_Landscape_Archaeology_of_Western_SaharaMusicDanse Macabre by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=005Artist: http://incompetech.com/

What really happens beneath the surface of our cemeteries? In this episode of The Resurrectionists, I’m joined by Dr. Helen Frisby and Prof. Stuart Prior to uncover the hidden world of grave diggers, burial archaeology, and the strange (and sometimes explosive) secrets of modern and Victorian cemeteries.🎧 Love mysteries? Watch more episodes and dive deeper into the stories!https://bit.ly/resurrectionists👉 Explore more mysteries and exclusive content here!https://linktr.ee/theresurrectionists💡 Got a case in mind? Suggest new episode ideas here!https://bit.ly/episodesuggestionsGuest InfoHelen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-helen-frisby-580ba895/ Stuart's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-stuart-prior-24002874/Paper: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00794236.2024.2356653 Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Traditions-Death-Burial-Shire-Library/dp/1784423777/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AO91RY97VEOK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.USD9lXMGDWmM-SxzGHSgrYIjj6qvuEN7TiLWVpdcP-0.thzl0gCtQlEQp_0P4mvIGO0XpVtwDA8gbFoJpS4GEjU&dib_tag=se&keywords=helen+frisby&qid=1756201886&sprefix=helen+frisby%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1 MusicDanse Macabre by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=005Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Unlock the strange, spooky, and often disturbing Victorian obsession with Ancient Egypt.

In this episode of The Resurrectionists, I sit down with Dr. Jay Sullivan to explore how the Victorians turned mummies, pharaohs, and ancient artefacts into a Gothic cultural phenomenon filled with superstition, pseudo-science, and full-blown madness.

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Guest InfoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jay-sullivan/

Website: https://www.drjaysullivan.com/

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/drjaysullivan.bsky.social

Book: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-96394-0?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=commission_junction_authors&utm_campaign=CONR_BOOKS_ECOM_GL_PBOK_ALWYS_DEEPLINK&utm_content=deeplink&utm_term=PID101491883&CJEVENT=16baa701c8bf11f0815401800a18b8fc

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What did Ancient Egyptians think happened the moment you died?

This episode Dr. Tiffany Bannworth explores the soul’s 12-hour journey through the Duat: heart-weighing, gods and monsters, judgment, and rebirth. From Ra’s nightly battle with Apophis to the Field of Reeds, we break down what death really meant in Ancient Egypt.

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Guest InfoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/professoradventure/Osiris Awakens podcast episode: https://youtu.be/jG1uT-zp8Go?si=lNANZQmlP0BO2p2O

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Why we travel to sites of death and what dark tourism reveals about humanity. From cemeteries to catacombs, discover why we’re drawn to the macabre. In this episode of The Resurrectionists, I speak with curator and author Janica Buhagiar about the ethics, history, and emotion behind dark tourism; exploring how we remember death, tragedy, and the darker side of human experience.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janica-buhagiar-b387a655/

The Dark Side of Rabat & Mdina: https://heritagemalta.mt/store/the-dark-side-of-rabat-and-mdina-pre-order/

The Dark Side of Birgu, Bormla & Isla: https://heritagemalta.mt/store/the-dark-side-of-birgu-bormla-and-isla/

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro

01:00 – What is dark tourism?

04:10 – The childhood spark that inspired a fascination with the macabre

08:50 – Why humans are drawn to sites of tragedy

12:30 – The ethics of visiting dark sites

19:20 – Cemeteries and catacombs in Malta

33:45 – Teaching empathy through dark tourism

45:00 – Should all dark sites be open to the public?

48:15 – What visitors should take away from these spaces

1:05:00 – Closing thoughts: “Let darkness be your candle.”

Music

Danse Macabre by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Discover how the people of Roman Phoenicia buried, mourned, and even dined with their dead in this fascinating look at ancient funerary archaeology with PhD student Nicolas Aherne.

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LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-aherne-25125820b/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nicholasarchaeology/

Academia.edu https://rug.academia.edu/NicholasAherne

Professional webpage: https://www.rug.nl/staff/n.d.aherne/

MusicDanse

Macabre by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=005Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Discover how archaeologists relocate cemeteries, exploring the science, history, and ethics of moving the dead.

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Music

Danse Macabre by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?collection=005Artist: http://incompetech.com/