{"product_id":"grave-robbers-the-dark-side-of-19th-century-medicine-with-k-k-cathers-nov-12th","title":"Grave Robbers: The Dark Side of 19th-Century Medicine with K. K. Cathers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003eThursday, November 12th, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime: \u003c\/strong\u003e7:00pm - 8:30pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges: \u003c\/strong\u003e15+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nineteenth-century rise of medicine brought with it a need for corpses. In America it is estimated numbers rose to 40,000 a year. But bodies were hard to come by legally. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat formed was an illicit industry of grave robbing done with the knowledge and cooperation of every school of medicine\/anatomy. At its height, it is estimated that as many as 10 bodies a night were snatched for students, sometimes by the students themselves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd sometimes the robbers resorted to murder to meet the demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing her talk on Victorian Poisoners, join K. K. Cathers for another fascinating and unsettling evening in the Curiosa Common Room as she delves into the illicit world of nineteenth-century grave robbing and the lengths people went to procure the dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited for ages 15 and up. Seats are limited - dig up your tickets before they’re gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eK. K. Cathers runs \u003ci\u003eA Curiosity of Crime\u003c\/i\u003e and Bandit’s Roost, research resources for authors of historical detective fiction (1800-1940). She teaches historical forensics, crime and law enforcement to help authors craft intriguing fiction while remaining true to their era. She published \u003ci\u003eA Writer’s Guide to Nineteenth-Century Murder by Arsenic\u003c\/i\u003e, whose follow-up, \u003ci\u003eReading the Room: The Forensics of Crime Scenes\u003c\/i\u003e, will be out in 2026. Visit her \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/ACuriosityofCrime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLinktree site\u003c\/a\u003e for more information about her and some tidbits on historical crime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our facilitators carefully prepare in advance for each event, whether it’s gathering materials, setting up special activities, or creating a memorable experience. For this reason, once purchased, tickets are non-refundable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your plans change, you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend up to 24 hours before the event. Just call us at \u003ca href=\"tel:647-341-0394\"\u003e(647) 341-0394\u003c\/a\u003e or send an email to \u003ca href=\"mailto:oracle@curiosasociety.com\"\u003eoracle@curiosasociety.com\u003c\/a\u003e with the new participant’s name, phone number, and email address, and we’ll take care of the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo ensure you don’t miss out, we recommend arriving a little early to get settled in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur event space is on the second floor, accessible only by stairs; if this raises any accessibility concerns, we encourage you to contact us before purchasing tickets to explore what accommodations, if any, might be possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a full list of our workshop and event policies please visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curiosasociety.com\/pages\/events-workshops-f-a-q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eF.A.Q.\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curiosa - Purveyors of Extraordinary Things","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50561043759336,"sku":"14664","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1815\/0105\/files\/GraveRobbersNov12_32f7c56f-3a5d-4c22-b9b0-d06bad3f4447.png?v=1790041660","url":"https:\/\/www.curiosasociety.com\/products\/grave-robbers-the-dark-side-of-19th-century-medicine-with-k-k-cathers-nov-12th","provider":"Curiosa - Purveyors of Extraordinary Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}