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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 9 MIN

5,000 Buried, & Boston’s Forgotten Truth

from Whispers of Boston: History Uncovered · host Amy Burtt

Graves overlapped. Coffins were stacked. The earth itself had been opened too many times. So in 1737, the city created a new burial ground, which would become Granary Burying Ground. But even that space wouldn’t stay empty for long.If you enjoy stories like this, you can find more on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@LovingHistory-ko7qb

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