Tag: death
14 Rude Epitaphs That Will Make You Giggle and Groan
One of the amusements of the past was to write funny, rude, and shocking epitaphs for real and imaginary people. The following epitaphs were published…
Women Embalmers in 1908
It was something you would never suspect, but there was an urgency for women embalmers in the past. This was mostly due to the fact…
1909 Coffin Made of Glass
The early 1900s saw a lot of experimentation with coffins, including glass coffins that were vacuum sealed. The following article was published in 1909 and…
The Death of Siamese Twins Chang and Eng 1874
Chang and Eng were siamese twins who toured Europe and the United States. Their condition aroused a lot of curiosity at the time and the…
Anti Cremation in the 1800s United States
When cremation started to gain traction in the United States in the 1800s, not everyone was happy about it. Sure, cremation is cheaper than burial…
10 Heart Breaking Old Reports On The Bodies In Potter’s Field
Potter’s field may seem like an odd name to give to a burial site that is meant for the bodies of the unknown, the poor,…
