Among the famous inventions Ohioans often learn about in school are the airplane, chewing gum, modern traffic lights and Teflon. But there's one that has gotten far less notoriety: the coffin torpedo.

LAKE TWP. ‒ “Body Snatching and Grave Robbing in 19th Century Ohio” will be the topic at the next meeting of the Stark County Civil War Roundtable. The event will be 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at United Methodist ...

In the warm light inside the chapel of Congressional Cemetery, A.J. Orlikoff stood before a dozen or so volunteers seated in the pews and set the scene. Throughout the late 19th century, he said, ...

In this “Matt About Town,” we’re taking you on a walk through Congressional Cemetery in D.C. at a Halloween event that’s become a must-attend: “Soul Strolls!” ...

Grave robbing increased during the Victorian Era to supply cadavers for medical schools. The theft of John Scott Harrison's body brought national attention to the issue. Patents were filed for "coffin ...