The Vault of Giants: 1859 Discovery under a Jackson, Ohio Cemetery

Worcester Daily Spy Mass. / The Daily Press Cincinnati OH. / Yorkville Enquirer S.C.- March 1859
Travel back to 1859 as we narrate the astonishing newspaper accounts of the day a vaulted chamber was uncovered beneath a cemetery in Jackson, Ohio. Listen as the story unfolds in the original words of the period: grave diggers strike a massive stone, revealing a crypt filled with gigantic human bones, a mysterious silver chain, and ancient coins with undecipherable markings. Crowds gather, experts speculate, and the village is swept up in wonder—did they unearth evidence of lost giants?
This video features a straightforward reading of the historic articles and reports just as they were published, immersing you in the language, details, and curiosity of the 19th century. No commentary. Just the authentic tales as they captivated Ohio over 160 years ago (with AI imagery).
Join us to hear the raw voices of the past and decide for yourself—what really lay beneath the cemetery that day?