Keepers of Culture: The Sacred History and Art of Caring for Black Deceased Bodies
When we were brought to America as slaves, our sacred rituals and practices were stripped from us, particularly those pertaining to the care ...
History & Art
Contemplation of a Decaying Corpse: The Japanese Art of Kusôzu
Kusōkan means ‘contemplation of the nine stages of a decomposing corpse’ and is the reflection on the repulsiveness of the body. But remember, ...
Culture & Politics
Death Positive Video Games
There are a growing number of death positive video games that use death as the driving force. Level up, stop camping, and read ...
History & Art
Funeral Traditions from Ireland: How the Irish Embrace Death
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Today is the anniversary of the death of Saint Patrick. We celebrate his Feast Day, which loosely translates to ...
History & Art
Dead Houses: Burying the Dead in Frozen Ground
Have you ever wondered how it is possible to dig a 6ft grave when the ground is frozen solid? In the dead of ...
