Why Some Old Graves Were Covered in Iron Structures
In a local cemetery, there is a grave marked by an unusual iron structure known as a mortsafe. These heavy cages were once used in parts of Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries. At that time, medical schools needed bodies for study, and grave robbing became a serious concern for many communities. Families who…
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