Who Actually Placed the Bones in the Catacombs of Paris? The Origins of the Empire of Death
In the late 18th century, bones from Paris cemeteries were moved to the Catacombs. In 1810, Hericart de Thury, a quarry inspector, organized these bones into artistic displays. His goal was to create order and honor the deceased, transforming a chaotic mass into an important historical site. In 1786, authorities began transferring skeletal remains from … Read more