Murder, Mystery and Medicine: Holyrood Royal Park

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In 1836 a discovery of 17 miniature coffins in Holyrood Royal Park in Scotland sparked a heated debate. Who created them, and what did the represent? Theories abound, but today we go back in time to explore one of the most widely accepted theories out there - that they represent the victims of the famed serial killers William Burke and William Hare.

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Sources

University of Aberdeen, National Museum of Scotland , Historic UK, Wikipedia, Civitatis Edinburgh
https://www.newspapers.com/article/buffalo-courier-express-annie-edson-tayl/25031252/

Youtube Video discussed about the coffins can be found here

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