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The Importance of Flags and Horses in American Military Funerals
An exploration of why flags and horses are so prominent in funerals for service members in the United States
As Veterans Day approaches, have you ever wondered why the caskets for military service members are always covered with American flags? Or why horses pull the caskets for presidents who receive military funerals? These traditions trace their roots back to … Continue reading
Mongolian Air Sacrifice
The multi-stepped process for sending off a loved one with respect
Looking back to my junior high history class (or trying to anyway), I only remember learning about Genghis Khan and the Mongolian empire because I found their culture the most fascinating. It occurs to me now that we never spent … Continue reading
