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On Display: Ethics of Human Remains in Museums & Online
Content warning: This blog post will be discussing human bodies in collections, which were taken from their cultural places against the wishes of ...
History & Art
Dogs in the Afterlife: Ancient History, Myths and Religious Beliefs
Dogs are our companions, service animals, and best friends. So, it’s no surprise that they would also be by our side to guide ...
History & Art
A Brief History of Jewish Gravestone Symbols
The Jewish tradition of marking the final resting place of a deceased loved one originates in the book of Genesis where Jacob erects ...
Culture & Politics
TalkDeath’s Top Death Positive Articles of 2021
Join us as we revisit some of our most popular, impactful, and important articles of 2021. And importantly, let's toast to a brighter ...
History & Art
Christmas Zombies, Spirits and Goblins: The Dark and Chilling History of Ghost Stories at Christmastime
The days are getting shorter in the Northern Hemisphere, and December 21st will be the longest night of the year. Many of our ...
History & Art
A Brief History of Grave Symbols in North America
Have you ever walked through your local cemetery and wondered about the symbolism around you? Maybe you have traveled to different cemeteries in ...
Death Care
How to Become a Tree when you Die – Debunked
If I had a bitcoin for every time someone excitedly expressed the desire to “become” a tree after they die, I’d be annotating ...
Culture & Politics
Grieving Victims of Femicide on The Day of the Dead
This is a guest post by Marlene Davila. Not long ago, femicide was an unknown word in Mexico. The Mexican government had not ...
History & Art
If Looks Could Kill: The History of Death and Fashion
The fascinating history of fashion, death, and the incredibly dangerous materials people used to adorn themselves with.
Culture & Politics
Death and Dying in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer Universe
It’s probably not shocking to anyone reading this that we are fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer here at TalkDeath. A show that ...
