Endocannibalism: The Mortuary Ritual of Consuming the Dead
Every culture has unique ways of interacting with and disposing of the bodies of their dead. Some bodies are buried, others cremated, some ...
History & Art
This Artist Residency is Focusing its Lens on Death
Ayatana’s Biophilium is a biology school for artists, but what exactly is their Mortem program? During this two-week (now) online residency, death-curious artists ...
Culture & Politics
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 ...
