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The Mystery of Ontario's Octagonal Dead Houses: Living History Series

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Catalogue Number:  WSCH05
Producer:  Warren Schlote
Producers:  Schlote, Warren
Directors:  Schlote, Warren
Producing Agencies:  Warren Schlote
Subject:  Architecture, Canadian History, Documentary, History, Social Sciences, Social Studies
Language:  English
Grade Level:  9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin:  Canada
Copyright Year:  2024
Running Time:  9:24


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In one part of Ontario, there's a unique take on octagonal architecture and nobody knows exactly why they exist. These are octagon houses, yes, but they're not octagon homes. In fact, the people who used these buildings weren't alive at all.

In this episode of Living History, we’ll learn about historic burial practices, and a death scholar will give us her insights as to why these structures may have been built.


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