There is a story in Scotland of a woman who was buried alive. The legend of Mary Elphinstone is repeated across every village, town, and city in the country, but where does it come from? Did it really happen? And, perhaps more worryingly, was it common for people to actually be buried alive? This episode of Superstitions is usually only for Patreons but as a special treat, and to tide you over under season two continues next week, I've popped it online for everyone to enjoy. So let's explore the story of Mary Elphinstone, who lived once, but was buried twice.

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