The Real Resurrection Men | Grisly Grave Robbing Stories

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3 ай бұрын

Step back in time and uncover the chilling tales of the 18th and 19th-century resurrection men in Britain, a shadowy group that navigated the thin line between science and the macabre. Join Kevin Hicks as he delves into the clandestine world of grave robbers, exploring the grisly stories practices and motivations behind their controversial pursuits.
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IMAGE CREDITS:
Graves damaged: © Josh/Flickr
Engraving man in sick bed (1): Courtesy Wellcome Images
Engraving man in sick bed (2): Courtesy Wellcome Images
Portrait of Robert Liston as a student: Courtesy Wellcome Images
Portrait of John Hunter: Courtesy Science Museum Group
Portrait of Granville Sharp Pattison: National Portrait Gallery
Huntarian Museum: via Alamy Stock Photo (licensed)
Victorian coffins: via iStock Images (licensed)

Пікірлер: 628

@khukri_wielderxxx1962 3 ай бұрын

The Resurrection Men sounds like it should be a band from the 80's

@jannearo328 3 ай бұрын

Tonight at ten The Resurrection Men. Opening act The Anatomists.

@Ian-mj4pt 3 ай бұрын

@@jannearo328with opening act the practising surgeons 😅😅

@thatoneinasuit6404 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like the sequel to "The Demolition Man" 😅

@juanelorriaga2840 3 ай бұрын

I hope I can get tickets to that show!!!

@cecemepls0 3 ай бұрын

this is my favorite comment thread 🤣

@chriscookesuffolk 3 ай бұрын

Wife "What's that you're watching?" Me "A video on historical grave robbing, corpse dissection, desecration and other inhuman and unholy acts" Wife "Kev's uploaded again then"

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

🤣

@PeterMartyrVermigli_is_cool 3 ай бұрын

And you will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. -Jeremiah 29:13 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. -John 3:16 Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out. - Acts 3:19 If you’re in North America, please go check out any of the churches available to you: PCA, OPC, Rpcna/Rpc, Urcna, or a canrc church (These are conservative and actual Presbyterian churches) If you can’t find one of the conservative presby churches then, maybe a Lcms Lutheran church. If you are Scottish, I recommend the Free Church of Scotland and the APC. (Different from the Church of Scotland) If you’re English I recommend the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in England & Wales and the Free Church of England (Different from the Church of England) Also online you can look up church finders for each of the groups, it will show you locations.

@PeterMartyrVermigli_is_cool 3 ай бұрын

@@thehistorysquad🦙

@bostonrailfan2427 3 ай бұрын

I LOLed at that…it’s brilliant! She deserves an extra kiss goodnight for that great quip

@archiehendricks6093 3 ай бұрын

Thats rich

@russellcox1465 3 ай бұрын

“I have made a model!!” that should be your catchphrase Kevin 😂😂

@chrisconversino6294 3 ай бұрын

At least a drinking game😂

@Watoosi13 3 ай бұрын

I’d love a shirt of that!😂

@The_ZeroLine 3 ай бұрын

We need a History Squad drinking game and I’ve got a model would definitely make the list.

@AlexDeLarge1 3 ай бұрын

It never fails.

@bostonrailfan2427 3 ай бұрын

he shows that he uses his Patreon money wisely with those! 😎

@Sakai070 3 ай бұрын

You should put the phrase "I have made a model" on a shirt, as a fellow model builder it always makes me smile.

@matthewgillespie9405 3 ай бұрын

Excellent idea. I believe I’d be obliged to purchase such a shirt. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙂🙂🙂

@Aughtel 3 ай бұрын

"It was one of the most brutal, sickening methods used during those times... ...I made a model"

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

A great idea, I’ll feed it into the boss 😜

@d.g.n9392 3 ай бұрын

I can dig it

@AlbertaGeek 3 ай бұрын

L.P Hartly wrote "The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there." With that in mind, we are lucky to have you, Kevin, as the best tour guide imaginable.

@PeterMartyrVermigli_is_cool 3 ай бұрын

@janpaulgarde8639 3 ай бұрын

I feel like a child again everytime I listen to mr. Hicks stories ❤

@brycecolwell4304 3 ай бұрын

what a curse. Instead of learning chemistry, science, math or skills I watch old fogey history programs about how grave robbers robbed graves. and its what I want to watch. makes me so sad sometimes.

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

😜

@DallingerM 3 ай бұрын

I find the idea of these Egyptian mummy unwrapping dinner parties captivating, having a mummy as a centrepiece, unwrapped and eaten, their bones crushed up and smoked. The Victorian and Edwardian view on mortality is fascinating! Great topic Kevin with some very interesting stories! I really enjoy these unusual tales you find!

@gabschasse600 3 ай бұрын

I'm in the state of Maine, in the USA.Years ago in a small town antique shop.was displayed the mummy of a woman .Supposedly she was a minor.noble woman .How this poor lady ended up in a New England shop.Ive no idea, The shop is gone now. .What became of the lady Ive no idea .I hope.she was taken somewhere safe and respectful.

@derrickstorm6976 3 ай бұрын

The view was basically "everyone and everything else is there to entertain me"...

@charliekezza 3 ай бұрын

It was the Netflix of its day

@ginnyanntonick 3 ай бұрын

And to think that my Mummy just drank her tea and stared at me.

@EtaoinShrdlu33 3 ай бұрын

No one does history like Kevin - just brilliant.

@southeastcoastalphotography Ай бұрын

I’ll definitely second that, everyone should have a history teacher that so loves the subject

@richardross119 3 ай бұрын

Mr.Hicks, I Love history but, you offer me more than history. You offer me a glimpse into the past. A way to see the world through the eyes of the time. Not to judge but, to gain a bit of understanding. For one day someone will look back to see the time I live in and I pray someone like you, Mr.Hicks, is there to give them a glimpse into our mindset. God Bless!

@HomoLegalMedic 3 ай бұрын

Nothing better than seeing a History Squad video come out just as my lunch hour begins! Happily dug into a greggs and learned some history, it was a good lunch. Great work Mr.Hicks. I saw you at Warwick Castle as a young teen, now I'm watching you on KZfaq as a lawyer. How time flies, and history is created.

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

Oooh, Gregs - I'm jealous 😜

@Valkanna.Nublet 3 ай бұрын

A video about corpses, dissection, bodily fluids, and desecration. Sound like perfect viewing while eating :D

@BMO_Creative 3 ай бұрын

A lot of evils are done with good intentions because money replaces morals. Amazing research Mr. Hicks!

@BMO_Creative 3 ай бұрын

YES!!!

@thefuzzyone69 3 ай бұрын

I love how Kevin always seems to upload just as I'm about to go to bed. Always nice to learn something new before calling it a day

@AlmostCoolGuys 3 ай бұрын

Absolute gold from the sly "Let's see what we can dig up." At the open to the beautiful models and history lessons. This channel is awesome.

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻

@inisipisTV 3 ай бұрын

Reminds me of the story of American President Benjamin Harrison finding his father's (son of former US president W.H. Harrison, Granddad of B.H.) dead corpse in a hospital, after helping a friend look for his own father's stolen corpse. It cause big uproar in the US.

@jennesis 3 ай бұрын

"Now before I go, A little curio And if I open the lid Ah yes, a chocolate!" That rhymed well enough to go along with the poem! Not sure if it was intentional, but I couldn't help but smile 🍫💀I love your channel!

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

😜

@rebelchaplain1 3 ай бұрын

Now this is a topic I can really "dig"!!!

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

🤣

@DemonicAkumi 3 ай бұрын

4:06 How come I never noticed the head in the chest peeking out in the background until now? That's adorable.

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

😜

@justfansxxx 3 ай бұрын

The poem is what is sold me, for its true for every action you did you reap what you sow, thanks Kevin great story as always.

@minitzonthesun 3 ай бұрын

I saw you on a time team documentary being a bad ass longbowmen. I thought, “hey, that’s the History squad!” So cool to see you there. Your channel is in my top 5, I can listen to your content for hours.

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

Cheers 👍🏻

@bostonrailfan2427 3 ай бұрын

do you remember the episode? they have episodes on KZfaq, i am hoping they have that one uploaded

@minitzonthesun 3 ай бұрын

@@bostonrailfan2427 I wish I could tell you the episode but I’ve watched so many, I can’t recall the exact video. Kevin was demonstrating archery on a pig carcass. I’ll try to find it.

@bostonrailfan2427 3 ай бұрын

@@minitzonthesun thank you

@minitzonthesun 3 ай бұрын

@@bostonrailfan2427 sure thing. If you search “Kevin Hicks archery” or “Kevin Hicks history” you’ll find quite a few great videos across multiple channels of Mr. Hicks sharing his knowledge. You might come across what you’re looking for.

@mara3842 3 ай бұрын

I'm loving these longer videos! This topic in particular is one of my favorites, I honestly wish the video was like an hour long :)

@thephantomtippler6851 3 ай бұрын

Another tour de force. Thanks for making history accessible and interesting to the many. 👍

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@jorklind Ай бұрын

I don't know if it's just where my parents took me, but I remember having a vivid memory of visiting England and Scotland in the 90s like every place we visited had somebody like you to tell how grizzly something or another was back in the day. I was kinda disappointed that I didn't see any of that when I visited again - maybe I just got lucky that time. I'm glad you're around to give me just a little top up of the macabre and historical.

@Celtopia 3 ай бұрын

You're like a modern "Jack Hargreaves" Of "out of town " 1970s TV ..... Always interesting little snippets of fascinating historical facts....thank you for making me feel like a kid again.

@superbit6426 3 ай бұрын

Best part of my day is a new upload by you, keep the longer form videos up, I'd honestly watch you talk for 2 hours straight

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

😜

@gregoryfilin8040 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the lovely English poem! They are long ballads, but such a whimsical and grim tale they always tell!

@thehistorysquad 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

@gregoryfilin8040 2 ай бұрын

@@thehistorysquad Oh always!

@paulhatton5553 3 ай бұрын

You reminded me of the time I was in Germany in the 1970s. Those curtains in red light bars. I had a girlfriend who worked in a red light bar. She told me she only talked to men when she went behind the curtains. She said " I'm known as the listener" It must have been six months before I realised that she had lied to me. I was so innocent in those days. Many thanks for the good memories.

@zelosmiman5533 3 ай бұрын

The poem was unbelievably good.

@user-ci7mh4nx1s 3 ай бұрын

Fascinating stories! Loved every minute.

@bruceeggers100 3 ай бұрын

Man I had a world history teacher back in the seventies who could really tell a story. He’d seen a lot in ww2 and spent a lot of time talking about that. I feel like I’m back in Mr Dickerson’s class, feels good!

@ginnyanntonick 3 ай бұрын

Excellent educators tell excellent stories.

@birdlawyer4885 3 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you picked this up Kevin (creating outstanding youtube videos), you're showmanship is top notch. This poem and the reading of the Christmas Carol are some of my favorite episodes.

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@WinterInTheForest 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like exciting work. Considering a career change.

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

😂

@whitefudge1332 3 ай бұрын

Yesss Kevin thank you for uploading today. You’ve made my day a little less doom and gloom. Thank you for all the things you and your son have taught me the last two years. I thank you for being in my life tho we may not know each other. You make me smile and chuckle when most don’t. Don’t stop what you’re doing please I would hate for everyone who feels the same way about you to one day no longer have the ability to learn from you and learn to have a great respect for history and all the little wacky things along the way. Thank you Kevin you’re my English hero.

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

Gosh, that's so kind of you, thank you and yes, I'll do my best to keep it up 👍🏻

@traceynickless681 3 ай бұрын

I love your enthusiasm Kevin..it's contagious...well done and thank you xx

@mortem-tyrannis 3 ай бұрын

Nothing better than a entertaining and educational video, one of my top ten favorite channels on KZfaq.

@RegiRanka 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! This will go in the "listen to later"-list I have for monotone workdays. Keep up the good work mate. Like what you do.

@lanzknecht8599 3 ай бұрын

Kevin and his models! Highly informative and entertaining video like always, served with a sprinkle with dark humor. Looking forward for the Burke and Hare video!

@LimelightMCMLXXXI 3 ай бұрын

Love the effort you put into every project you do.

@kathleenhill5838 3 ай бұрын

Fascinating as usual!

@moigoi4957 3 ай бұрын

Always happy to see another episode!

@ignaciohernandez177 3 ай бұрын

Love the channel can't get enough, the details and horrific stories, but well meaning, looking forward for stuff😊

@MelEveritt 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Hick's crew. Another great video 😊

@Poofyfish83 2 ай бұрын

This channel is top notch ❤️‍🔥💯 thank you!!!

@nilsalmquist9424 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely fascinating, thanks again Kevin.

@JagerLange 3 ай бұрын

Got in early - have a great weekend after this, Kev and all.

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

That’s the plan 😃

@markewald6995 3 ай бұрын

Kevin excels at telling macabre and gruesome stories well seasoned with mischievousness and gusto. Great video, good sir.

@lisaconner7609 3 ай бұрын

☺️a new one to help me relax! thanks Kevin, nice work!

@supernoodles91 3 ай бұрын

They became very skilled at stealing a corpse, using wooden shovels to dampen the noise, digging just half the grave, using the weight of the earth to break open half of the lid, then pulling out by the feet. One other thing.....what IS that 'peeking' out from the case in the background?!😂 Great video as always!

@T-ChillSilverandSuch 3 ай бұрын

Always a good day when Kevin uploads a video! Thank you!!

@Saavik256 3 ай бұрын

Very interesting bit of history, Sir! Many thanks for sharing it!

@user-eg3mo3dy5y 3 ай бұрын

Geweldig, ik heb weer genoten van je verhaal, dankjewel!

@crystalclear6864 3 ай бұрын

Excellent as always, and a poem:)

@HH-ed1og 3 ай бұрын

Love your videos! Brighten my day every time.

@lisadiahanndavies4111 3 ай бұрын

Loved this video Kev!! Would love to see you do a video showing how you make your models they are awesome!

@Spyderredtoo 2 ай бұрын

One of your best yet!

@thehistorysquad 2 ай бұрын

Cheers!

@kathleenmholland8055 3 ай бұрын

Human history, in all its fascinations, holds many dark places...which is an inevitiblility, knowing human nature as we do. I, as a child, had no knowledge of the practice of body snatching until I read Robert Louis Stevenson's story on the subject, and, subsequently, saw the Robert Wise film based on the story. When I was older, and pursuing my studies in criminal investigation and forensic science, I was not actually surprised (but still appalled) to learn that the practice of body snatching for profit was a very real thing. It went on here in the U.S. as well. One must wonder...how could someone violate the dead in such a horrific practice? But...as I have learned, if there is profit to be made, humans are quite capable of anything, no matter how horŕifying that may be! Another superb video, Mr Hicks...as always. Interesting to hear you viewed autopsies as a police officer. Wondering if you were a homicide investigator...if so, no doubt you were a great one! Learning so much great history from you, sir. Your videos are a joy to me. All the best to you, with thanks!

@MrTeaTwoSugars 3 ай бұрын

Love your stuff Kevin, keep it up

@Celtopia 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Kevin,

@pipmeister2103 3 ай бұрын

Excellent & informative upload as per 👌🏻

@D.J.canada 3 ай бұрын

Kevin oh what a tale, the poem you read so wonderfully! i really enjoyed hearing about this very bizzare time!!!

@norfolknanny4886 3 ай бұрын

Oh Kevin, I really look forward to your videos, this one made me chuckle ( do I need to get out more?), your humour made was great! Please, please keep up the good work!

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do 👍🏻

@marcyaskins1360 2 ай бұрын

I am so glad to have found this amazing channel!! Love your history. Thank you!

@thehistorysquad 2 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

@janbaltes2863 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the insight :)

@peterjones7673 3 ай бұрын

Another great video Kevin and researched and presented in your usual high quality way, Thank you

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

Cheers Peter 👍🏻

@andrewobrien6671 3 ай бұрын

Beautifully presented again Kevin.

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

Thanks again!

@sharonbland9061 3 ай бұрын

Thank you again, kevin, for another great history lesson. ❤

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@cindygrubbs5856 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Kevin! Excellent as always!

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

Thanks again!

@micahlanboney7830 3 ай бұрын

Wow, this video was incredible!! You rock, Kevin!

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

😃

@shake9574 3 ай бұрын

Great job! Enjoyed it

@matthewgillespie9405 3 ай бұрын

Great stuff! Your visuals & your story telling skills make your presentations so intriguing. Keep up the good work. 👍🏻🙂

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@damianjones7554 3 ай бұрын

Excellent, fantastic as always 😊

@ssrat69 26 күн бұрын

I’ve always loved that poem… hearing it spoken with the original British accent made it so eloquent. Thank you. With my bland north American pronunciation of certain words it changes the cadence. For example the word patent (2 different a sounds used).

@deemecklin4864 3 ай бұрын

Ohhhh, interesting subject!! Thank you, Kevin, for all these great videos. I told my sister about them yesterday and told her to start watching them!

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for that! Always appreciate a share 👍🏻

@pattimullins9179 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, sir! Very interesting- never heard this before. I love learning new things

@richmcmahon2452 3 ай бұрын

Hi Kevin, I've enjoyed watching your videos, and seeing them get better and better over time. I've learned a lot from you, and love your models and descriptions. You're a great story teller. Keep up the great work!

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do 👍

@SIimerTTV 3 ай бұрын

What a crazy story! Another amazing video for the morning!

@jackjosh1981 3 ай бұрын

Once again loving what you do Kevin, many thanks to both of you, keep them coming, we can't get enough. Thanks again from, Dave and kelly

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

Cheers guys!

@jefflatham3247 3 ай бұрын

Another great video fine Sir ! Thank You !

@Nephalen 3 ай бұрын

Awesome thank you!

@aidenwhelan2560 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant history lesson as always!

@michaelpage4199 3 ай бұрын

As always amazing. Loved your reading of the poem. Amazing

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening

@DoktorPaj 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant!

@thomasharper4166 3 ай бұрын

Master storytelling!Loved the poem and the props!

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening 👍🏻

@ellstark372 3 ай бұрын

I love your models Kevin, you always put so much work into them! I have a terminal condition and I've been considering my passing. I think that this video totally confirms that I want cremated rather than buried! Thank you as always for your hard work

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure Elle 😊

@sgtcrabfat 3 ай бұрын

BEST ONE YET!!

@SyntaxScout 3 ай бұрын

i learn more in this channel than my entire school or the library,amazing content and the narrator is brilliant,keep this great content going.

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, will do! 👍🏻

@KetsaKunta 3 ай бұрын

Kevin and the crew, keep up the fantastic work!

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

@artemisarrow179 3 ай бұрын

I can’t get enough of this guys channel :D

@mikehajek64 3 ай бұрын

Love this channel

@bicivelo 20 күн бұрын

That model was the icing on the cake!!! Fantastic!! 😊😊

@thehistorysquad 20 күн бұрын

Thank you 😋

@PaulFellows3430 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for another great video Kevin and the body of evidence to back it up ;-)

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

😜

@lucdrouin4653 3 ай бұрын

You have made art, Kevin!

@arthurdoucette1786 3 ай бұрын

Greetings once again from nova Scotia, that was great, I love the unending supply of history, and wealth of tales You have to draw from. Let's not forget kevins models, always wewelcome. Thanks Kevin. Best regards, Arthur

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

Always a pleasure to hear from you Arthur.

@j2c695 3 ай бұрын

You rock Kevin! Last vid and this one were so cool

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻

@lisaenglert3202 3 ай бұрын

So glad that you taught many kids and sparked their Interest. And continue to do so each and every video. I’ve heard many of person talk about that one teacher. I hope you know how many brains you’ve inspired. 😊

@thehistorysquad 3 ай бұрын

😊

@BUZZKILLJRJR 3 ай бұрын

It brightens my day to see a new video pop up on this channel regardless of the content, it's always good content, can't wait to become a supporter myself