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The Embalmed Head of Oliver Cromwell: A Memoir | An Illustrated Lecture with Mark Hartzman

lectures in nyc historyOliver Cromwell led the charge in the beheading of England’s King Charles I in 1649. But little did he know that his own head would soon roll. His body was embalmed and buried in Westminster Abbey, only to be exhumed by King Charles II three years later. The new king had restored the monarchy and wished to avenge his father’s death by hanging Cromwell and beheading him posthumously. Now, for the first time, the memoirs of Oliver Cromwell’s embalmed head have surfaced…

Author Mark Hartzman will take questions from the audience and do his best to answer for Cromwell’s head. In addition, Brooklyn artist Vi Luong will be signing copies of the book and limited edition posters of the cover.











When: Wed., Aug. 19, 2015 at 8:00 pm
Where: Morbid Anatomy Museum
424 Third Ave. Brooklyn

Price: $8
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lectures in nyc historyOliver Cromwell led the charge in the beheading of England’s King Charles I in 1649. But little did he know that his own head would soon roll. His body was embalmed and buried in Westminster Abbey, only to be exhumed by King Charles II three years later. The new king had restored the monarchy and wished to avenge his father’s death by hanging Cromwell and beheading him posthumously. Now, for the first time, the memoirs of Oliver Cromwell’s embalmed head have surfaced…

Author Mark Hartzman will take questions from the audience and do his best to answer for Cromwell’s head. In addition, Brooklyn artist Vi Luong will be signing copies of the book and limited edition posters of the cover.

Buy tickets/get more info now