Authenticity and Creativity in a University Death and Dying Course
I reflect on my experiences and showcase some of the creative work produced by my students during the Spring 2024 semester.
Culture & Politics
In Southern Ghana, People are Dying to Keep Their Bodies in the Morgue
In parts of Ghana, Africa, people prefer to die in the hospital, and will pay a lot of money to keep their corpse ...
Culture & Politics
Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories and Reopen Protests as Death Denial
Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories and Reopen Protests as Death Denial. People defy government shelter-in-place orders and pandemic-related hygiene practices in response to the terror ...
History & Art
Spirit Possession and Exorcism: Jinns, Dybbuks, and Demons
Jinns, Dybbuks, and demons are common types of spirit possession. Why do people continue to believe in possession stories and seek out exorcism?
History & Art
History of the Salem Witch Trials: Was it Mass Hysteria?
Socio-cultural problems have historically been played out through women's bodies. The Salem Witch Trials were no different.
