Cemetery Hidden in a Forest and the 1894 Cholera Epidemic | History Documentary

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A cemetery hidden in the forest reveals the tragic story of a deadly cholera epidemic that struck Wodzisław, Poland, in 1894. Join me as I uncover the history of this secluded burial site, marked by a "karawaka" cross—a symbol believed to protect against disease.

Who was the woman remembered by the only surviving grave here? What was life like during the deadly cholera outbreak that killed over a hundred people in this small town? Discover strange 19th-century treatments and desperate anti-cholera rituals.

🔍 In this episode:
– Hidden epidemic cemetery in the Polish forest
– What is a "karawaka" cross?
– Strange old-time medical treatments for cholera
– Forgotten anti-cholera rituals
– The story of Anna Cuglewska, cholera victim of 1894

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