Tag: death
“To Die For”: Beloved Recipes Etched in Stone
When archivist Rosie Grant launched a TikTok channel, GhostlyArchive, as a testament to gravestones, she discovered a niche form of memorial: cemetery markers that bear beloved recipes of the dearly departed. She talks with Conor Knighton about her cookbo...
The Mystery of Europe’s Most Famous Bog Bodies
The Tollund Man and Grauballe Man are two of Denmark's most famous 'bog bodies,' preserved for over 2,000 years in peat bogs. Thought to have died in ritual sacrifices, they bridge archaeology and mystery. Their remarkably lifelike faces, skin and body pa...
Casket or Coffin: What is the Difference?
Delve into the often-misunderstood differences between caskets and coffins. Explore their distinct characteristics, historical backgrounds, cultural significance, and how each serves a unique purpose in honoring the deceased.
Ghost Train Through the Land of Dead
Embark on a chilling journey aboard the Ghost Train Through the Land of Dead!
Cemetery vs. Graveyard: What’s the Real Difference?
Have you ever wondered if there’s actually a difference between a cemetery and a graveyard? Most people think they’re the same thing, but history tells a different story.
How to Revive Any Dying Plant With This Simple Trick (Works Every Time!)
Struggling with a dying plant? Here’s the easiest way to bring it back to life—no special skills or expensive tools needed!
Rag Doll (2021)
Amidst a deadly persecution, a determined orphan tries to bring her mother back to life through the power of art.
The Tragic Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice
The marriage of Orpheus, the greatest of all poets and musicians, to Eurydice, a wood nymph, was heralded as the perfect union. Anyone could tell the couple was deeply in love. So when their wedding ceremony ended in Eurydice's untimely death, Orpheus had...
From the archives: The infamous 1916 shark attacks that inspired "Jaws"
The scariest word at any beach has to be the warning: "SHARK!" Although attacks by the sea predator are rare, they nonetheless create fear among beachgoers.
This Studio Rebuilds the Dead for a Living
What does it take to sculpt a human face from a skeleton? This true story takes us inside the Stockholm studio of Swedish forensic artist Oscar Nilsson, where history is brought back to life through forensic sculpting.
Echoes of Royalty: The Tombs of Buganda Kings at Wamala and Kasubi
In the verdant heart of Uganda, where tradition whispers through the rustling grass and history lingers in the air, stand two monumental testaments to the enduring legacy of the Buganda Kingdom: the Tombs of Wamala and Kasubi.
Dying To Get In: When Cemetery Picnics Were A Thing
Prior to the 19th century, graveyards were often a part of church grounds. Things like war and epidemics meant that soon there was not enough space to bury the dead there.
The Hindenburg Disaster: A Tragedy in the Sky
“Oh, the humanity!” The phrase echoes through history, forever etched into the memory of anyone who’s studied the spectacular and tragic fall of the Hindenburg—a symbol of technological ambition consumed by fire and fate on May 6, 1937.
The Arsenic Fashion That Killed Victorians
A deadly shade of arsenic green silently poisoned consumers around the world.
OnlySeniors - SNL
An elderly couple (Kenan Thompson, Quinta Brunson) tells their children (Ego Nwodim, Devon Walker) about their new life insurance policy.
