Death Mask

Near the end of the 19th century, a mysterious young woman with a beguiling smile turned up in Paris. She became a huge sensation. She also happened to be dead. You'd probably recognize her face yourself. You might have even touched it.

Episode 116 of the Radiolab podcast, hosted by WNYC Studios, titled "Death Mask" was published on November 28, 2011 and runs 16 minutes.

November 28, 2011 ·16m · Radiolab

Summary

Near the end of the 19th century, a mysterious young woman with a beguiling smile turned up in Paris. She became a huge sensation. She also happened to be dead. You'd probably recognize her face yourself. You might have even touched it.

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