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A Show of Mourning Dresses From the Past
We mourn in our own ways by not even thinking about such attire
When I came across a past installation at The Metropolitan Museum, entitled “Death Becomes Her,” I was astounded by the elaborate dresses – gowns practically! – that mourning widows (from 1815 to 1915) would wear following the death of their beloveds. … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Death, Fashion, Funeral Attire, Funeral Dresses, Funeral Garb, Mourning Clothes, Mourning Dresses, Something special, Style
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Finding the Faces of Cancer
The radio show "On the Media" charts the changing conceptualizations of cancer
In a recent two part series, the NPR radio show “On the Media” explored the media constellation that comprises the multi-faceted disease, cancer. The show charts the historical framing of cancer – including the earliest recording of cancer case stories on … Continue reading
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Tagged Cancer, March of Dimes, Media, On the Media, Something special, Views of Cancer, War on cancer
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Near Death Experiences: Glimpses of Eternity or Funny Business in the Brain?
The nature of NDEs excites believers and bewilders scientists
In order to live, singer and songwriter Pam Reynolds first had to die. Her brain aneurysm required a surgery that lowered her body temperature to a risky 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Her heart stopped and her EEG brain waves dwindled into … Continue reading
Coachella Honoring the Dead
Coachella Announces "Hologram Lineup" Featuring Only Dead Musicians
The music festival, Coachella honors our dead in quite the interesting and creative way. Continue reading
