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Ossuaries: Where Bones Are Put to Rest
Ossuaries can be found all around the world, each with its own rich history and meanings. But what are ossuaries? From the latin oss-, or bone, ossuaries are…
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Rural Cemeteries and the Advent of American Public Parks
Public parks are a large part of American culture, offering familiar spaces. Parks may be a commonplace landscape, but they have an unusual origin – cemeteries. A Response…
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A Brief History of Coffins to Caskets
The terms ‘coffin’ and ‘casket’ are often used interchangeably and are probably not unfamiliar to you, but they are indeed two different things. The easiest way to discern…
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Book Recommendations: Who Studies the Dead?
Last week we took a look at just a handful of professions that study the dead, whether they’re part of a contemporary forensic case or an archaeological excavation.…
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Catacombs, Crypts, and Columbaria: Internment Beyond the Cemetery
When one thinks about the places in which the dead are interred (if one thinks, but let’s face it, if you’re reading this blog then you’ve probably thought…
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Symbols in Stone: Cemetery Iconography
INTRODUCTION Cemeteries are beautiful and entrancing locations, often awash with an air of mystery. Cemeteries are more than just the final resting place for loved ones, they are…
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