LA Unearthed: History & Mystery at Los Angeles' Cemeteries

TOWN HALL Journal goes along on a tour of Los Angeles' oldest cemetery - Evergreen Cemetery - and acquaints listeners with well-remembered and sometimes forgotten Angelenos. Hear first hand from taphophiles on what fascinates them about cemeteries and discover early LA pioneers like freed slave turn midwife and downtown landowner, Biddy Mason. Dipping into the Vault, we get a history lesson on Hollywood's obsession with the dead from Edward Maeder, Curator, LACMA's Costume and Textile Collection, who gives us an overview of films that bring the dead back to life. Finally, we ask USC Professor Leo Braudy why people are so fascinated with celebrities who have gone to the other side. You won't want to miss this spooky delight! We thank our community partner, The Studio for Southern California History for their help.

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