Jessica CaleNov 19, 2022

If you can believe it, this picture of the Paris Catacombs was taken in the 1860s. Can you imagine how hard it would have been to get down there and take photos (and find your way out again) without electricity? The photographer was Félix Nadar (see reply below).

If you’re interested in the history of the catacombs, we talk about it in Episode 18 of the Dirty Sexy History podcast.

#histodons @histodons #goth #FrenchHistory #19thCentury #VintagePhotography

Show threadJoshua GravesNov 19, 2022
@dirtysexyhistory @histodons this was my favorite destination in Paris and I have no idea what that says about me
Show threadJessica Cale
@josh it’s a fascinating place! The more I learn about it, the more I love it.
Nov 20, 2022 at 2:19pmWeb
Show threadJoshua GravesNov 20, 2022
@dirtysexyhistory it had such an incredible energy. The thought of all that humanity in one space was almost overwhelming. Any good docs you know of? Anyway, have some more pics 😊