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Jim Morrison grave at Père Lachaise
May 18, 2026
Jim Morrison's grave: 55 years of pilgrimage
How the Lizard King's tomb became the most visited in Paris – and the battle to preserve it.
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Marilyn Monroe tomb
May 10, 2026
Marilyn Monroe's eternal resting place
The story behind the crypt that still draws thousands of fans every year.
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Shakespeare grave
May 2, 2026
The curse on Shakespeare's grave
Why the Bard's tombstone carries a terrifying warning that has kept it intact for 400 years.
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