This podcast episode of "Stuff You Should Know" focuses on the Paris Catacombs, exploring their history from ancient limestone quarries to their current use as an ossuary and tourist attraction. The hosts discuss the catacombs' evolution, including the relocation of millions of bodies from Parisian cemeteries, the creative uses of the tunnels over time (e.g., mushroom farming, alcohol production), and the activities of "cataphiles" who illegally explore the off-limits sections. A listener corrects a factual error from a previous episode about the history of television syndication. The episode concludes with a discussion of the catacombs' depiction in popular culture and a listener's question. The hosts highlight the catacombs' unique history and the ongoing fascination surrounding them, offering a blend of historical facts and anecdotal experiences. For example, they recount a child's reaction to seeing the bones, contrasting it with the child's fear of a Disney ride.
