Think about it, why are graveyards so scary to us?Graveyards aren’t just places for peace and remembrance—they’re the setting of our deepest fears. But why do we fear them so much? In this episode of the Wondering Monsters Podcast, we dig into the spooky truth behind cemeteries, burial rituals, and the undead legends that haunt them.From zombie folklore and haunted catacombs to ancient curses and safety coffins, we uncover why graveyards have terrified us for centuries.In this episode:Why graveyards are the perfect backdrop for ghost storiesHow zombie myths evolved from ancient beliefsReal legends of cursed tombs and pharaohs' revengeGraveyard superstitions you’ve probably heard—but didn’t know the origin ofSafety coffins (yes, really)—and the Victorian fear of being buried aliveThis one’s for fans of horror, history, and haunted places. If you’ve ever walked past a cemetery at night and felt a chill, this episode explains why.New episodes every week—subscribe so you don’t miss a monster.=================================================================Timestamps:0:00 - Intro0:30 - Cemeteries are scary because of ghosts.1:22 - Church graveyards2:13 - Graveyards getting creepy2:40 - Removed from the exposure of death4:45 - Importance of ceremonious and ritual burying6:51 - Burying in the basement?8:43 - Pop culture, video games, movies and guardians9:55 - Mummy's tomb and curses11:38 - Treasure, cursed treasure and the ghosts guarding the treasure12:58 - Modern day treasure hunt13:38 - More on haunted cemeteries (Morrison, Poe)15:40 - Haunted cemeteries possibly explained18:01 - Graveyard magic and necromancy spells19:54 - Relics, acquiring them, and saints23:15 - How far back do burial practices go?27:31 - How far back does visiting the dead go?33:15 - Haunted places, tourist traps, placebo effect, and tulpas37:17 - Doghead saints, miracles from saints that never existed39:17 - I dare you to walk through the cemetery at night42:45 - Catacombs, movie theaters, and bars43:56 - Profiting off of ghosts and a haunted space50:42 - Ranking59:24 - Tupla revealed1:00:04 - Next time and outro=================================================================Also Mentioned in This Episode:Is Bloody Mary Real?Necronomicon & Cursed Books Explained=================================================================Full Show Notes and Licensing Information.Wondering Monster Links:Official Website: Wondering Monsters Podcast WebsiteYouTube: Wondering Monsters Podcast on YouTubeSpotify: Wondering Monsters Podcast on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Wondering Monsters Podcast on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Wondering Monsters Podcast on Other PlatformsBluesky: Wondering Monsters Podcast on BlueskyInstagram: Wondering Monsters Podcast on Instagram

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