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Morbid History - by Award-Winning Filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus

(Ages 16+)

From grand corpse larceny in medieval Venice to the iron coffins popping up in Lincoln Park, Lorrisa blends spine-tingling true tales with cinematic flair in an engaging and light-hearted way.

Morbid History is a macabrely delightful romp through time, curated by award-winning filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus, and designed for those who prefer their history with a twist of the eerie. From grand corpse larceny in medieval Venice to the iron coffins popping up in Lincoln Park, Lorrisa blends spine-tingling true tales with cinematic flair, bringing forgotten facts to life in a way that's engaging, educational, and light-hearted.

In this presentation, Lorrisa covers, among other topics:

• The bizarre burials of the Habsburg royal family
• The terror of Resurrectionists digging up your bones
• American cemetery history and lore
• The morbid truth of the Smithsonian collections
• Chicago’s largest cemetery, which never really got moved

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lemont Public Library District.

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