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“Last Words” by Sylvia Plath

Sylvia Plath's funeral poem imagines what her ideal burial would look like
Posted on April 6, 2015 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Sylvia Plath was both haunted and mesmerized by death. Suffering from depression at an early age, Plath’s poetry deeply encapsulates how she felt about dying. Her depression often evaporated her fear of death, which gave her a novel perspective on … Continue reading →

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Ancient Egyptian Burial Customs: Tombs and Mummification

The burial of Egyptian kings and commoners
Posted on January 17, 2013 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Many of us are vaguely aware of the elaborate funeral customs of the ancient Egyptians. We’ve seen enthralling images of massive pyramids, ancient tombs, exotic mummies, and shining shrines to former lives. These elaborate customs were born of the ancient … Continue reading →

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