Life in the Catacombs

Perhaps you have heard of the Paris Catacombs, a mass grave located in tunnels beneath the city. In the late 18th century, Parisian cemeteries were overcrowded. The filth from decomposing bodies was seeping into the ground and contaminating food stores and causing serious sanitary issues. In response, entire cemeteries were relocated to the tunnels. In moving the bodies, identities were lost. Yet when placed in the tunnels, the remains were artistically stacked, creating

