The Fascinating History of Cemeteries - Keith Eggener

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John Horgan
by TED-Ed
published on 16 November 2023

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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? Keith Eggener delves into our ever-evolving rituals for honoring the dead.

Lesson by Keith Eggener, directed by Remus & Kiki.

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