What happens to the bodies of history's most famous figures?
In short: This film investigates the peculiar post-mortem destinies of three prominent figures—Oliver Cromwell, Catherine Parr, and George 'Big Nose' Parrot—to show how human societies have traditionally responded to the physical remains of celebrities.
The video examines the convoluted ways in which the remains of famous people have been treated throughout history.
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