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World's Greatest Cemeteries
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord, MA
Join Host Roberto Mighty at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, a veritable shrine for book lovers.
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, New Orleans
World's Greatest Cemeteries highlights hidden gems using actors, forensic scientists, historians and even horticulturists to share true stories of romance, war, espionage and intrigue. Each episode includes a thoughtful visual exploration of one of the world's greatest cemeteries, along with dramatized re-enactments of pivotal moments in the life of a historical individual buried at the site.
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, New Orleans
Season 2 Episode 204 | 26m 46s | CC
Join Host/Producer Roberto Mighty at legendary St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, in New Orleans! The town, known for mardi gras, jazz and great cuisine, is home to this Catholic cemetery with multicultural roots. We learn about Asian immigration, and tombs include the “witch” Madame Marie Laveau; civil rights activist Homer Plessy; Chess master Paul Morphy, and a mysterious pyramid for actor Nicolas Cage.
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