In Australia, Horses Kill More People Than Venomous Creatures Do
But you should still watch out for bees.
But you should still watch out for bees.
In the 19th and early 20th century, postmortem photography was as normal as prom photos.
Did Amelia Earhart, the famous aviator, crash into the ocean and die, or did she meet another fate?
A vial of blood, a scrap of wallpaper from a death room, and Marilyn Monroe's last check.
One was called "the legacy of bitterness."
They're the funeral industry's unsung heroes, showcasing how hard gravedigging can be.
In 1816, a woman died and was quickly buried in Alexandria, Virginia. Two hundred years later, the "Female Stranger" remains an enigma.
From dust to dinnerware.
Some families were so desperate to save their loved ones from a mysterious illness, they were willing to try anything, even exhuming them.
Mossy oaks, crumbling tombs, and George Washington's grave.
In the 1880s, nobody was excluded from elaborate mourning rituals.
When it comes to recycling, why let cans and bottles have all the fun?
Fears of premature burial were rampant in the 19th century. A coffin designed by a count tried to come to the rescue.
Whether you’re interested in rock ‘n’ roll, history, art, or medicine, the nameless or the famous, here's where to go.
Keep an eye out for his skeleton in the sea in about 250 years.
He's not underneath the Alabama gravestone that reads "Damn the State Dept."
The serving size might seem skimpy, but it's a necessary precaution.
The pops and crackles on these records are the entire point.
Constellation Park could offer an urban alternative to traditional burial.
No, they don’t work in the middle of the night under a bare, swinging light bulb.
Researchers say the bodies of infants and fetuses were a ‘prized source of knowledge’ for British anatomists.
Graham Hetrick's "whole existence is to be an advocate for the dead."
William Lyon Mackenzie King may have gotten some of his best advice from dead people, his dogs, and …. shaving cream.
Studying the expression of certain genes may someday help in forensic investigations and organ transplants.