Ossuaries: Where Bones Are Put to Rest

Archaeology, Contemporary, Historical

Ossuaries can be found all around the world, each with its own …

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Rural Cemeteries and the Advent of American Public Parks

Historical

Public parks are a large part of American culture, offering familiar spaces. …

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A Brief History of Coffins to Caskets

Historical

The terms ‘coffin’ and ‘casket’ are often used interchangeably and are probably …

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Welcome to A History of Death

A History of Death is the blog dedicated to teaching others about all things death. Articles will explore topics ranging from historical funerary trends to the continuing evolution of societal perceptions of death. This blog was created to spread death positivity and push past the so-called “death taboo.”

Each week I will post a new article discussing an aspect of death.

Each article will be accompanied by a full reference list.

In addition to each article, I will be crafting a list of book recommendations to correspond with each article or its themes.

Thank you for coming, I hope you enjoy!

Kyla


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This blog was created with the intention of educating others on all things death, from funeral trends to contemporary issues. Push past the social taboo on Death.