Tuesday 29 October 2024

The Fascinating History of Cemeteries


Spindly trees, rusted gates, crumbling stone, a solitary mourner: these things come to mind when we think of cemeteries. But not long ago, many burial grounds were lively places, with gardens and crowds of people -- and for much of human history, we didn’t bury our dead at all. 
How did cemeteries become what they are today? 

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