Episode 278: The Paris Catacombs
Once the source of coveted building material, the tunnels that snake beneath the City of Lights are now home to a thriving subculture of urban explorers who face down danger at every turn. Whether from collapsing ceilings, unsavory characters, or the ghost of lost explorers, the dangers of this underground expanse threaten to make you one more body added to the collection six million already laid to rest down there. This week’s episode is The Paris Catacombs.
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