Episode 218 - Real-Life Inspirations: The History Behind Virtual Cemeteries

The Ordinary, Extraordinary Cemetery

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Don't miss the latest episode of the Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery Podcast, where Jennie and Dianne are joined by special guest Charles Johnson to chat about fictional cemeteries and ghost towns in the virtual world of video games and the real-life counterparts that inspired the game creators. Sometimes Ordinary Extraordinary history can be found in the most surprising places!
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