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“Anxiety and Hope in Japanese Art,” on Display at the Met:
An exploration of Japanese art around death, suffering and hope -
A Good Attitude Might Just be the Key to a Longer Life:
Studies show that optimism may actually extend the human lifespan -
“Many Rivers to Cross” by Jimmy Cliff:
A moving and expressive song of hardship and struggle
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Tag Archives: Embalming
How Quakers Cope with Death
Honoring the dead brings solace to the grieving
The Quaker religion is a form of Christianity founded by George Fox in England around 1650. Six years later, in 1656, two women brought the Quaker religion to the United States. Quakers believe that Christ, and by extension God, lives … Continue reading
How Embalming Cultures Accidentally Prevented the Coffin Birth Phenomenon
In the late 19th century, formaldehyde solved one of humanity's greatest mysteries
What happens when you die while pregnant? For most women, nothing at all. Unless the fetus is viable, and doctors work to save an unborn child from its host’s womb, the fetus simply dies alongside the woman. However, rare cases … Continue reading