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Capturing Death: The Rise and Fall of Post Mortem Photography in America

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Not all Christmas traditions are made up of wholesome carolling and milk and cookies. Cultures from around the world all have their own ...
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When Jessica Mitford criticized the funeral profession, Dr. Kami Fletcher argues that it wasn't the African American funeral director Mitford had in mind.
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Jinns, Dybbuks, and demons are common types of spirit possession. Why do people continue to believe in possession stories and seek out exorcism?
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