Of all the possible ghosts to be haunted by, William Shakespeare would have to be one of the worst. With …
Beware the Curse on Shakespeare’s Grave
5 Ingenious Wills Created Mostly For Revenge
Death! Suffering! Elaborate old-timey insults! Sure, you can make a will for nice, kind reasons. Support your family. Choose a …
An Interview with Sarah Jones, author of ‘Funerals, Your Way’
We’re all going to die. Not right away (let’s get that clear – we’ve not spotted a large comet hurtling …
The Anatomical Art of Salvador Dali
There are few, if any, people interested in modern art that will not recognise the name Salvador Dali. Now, nearly …
Four of Our Favourite Morbid Museums
The term ‘morbidly fascinating’ is one that we use often and apply to a great many things – both to …
Death Euphemisms: Why do we have so many?
English is known for being a rich language that boasts an incredibly large vocabulary and contains countless synonyms. It’s also …
The Poetry of Remembrance: Pablo Neruda & Brian Patten
Pablo Neruda, born on this day in 1904, is internationally recognised by many readers for his profound and diverse poetry. …
The BBC’s A Time To Live: Review
Last week the BBC ran a program called A Time To Live. A wonderfully touching display of death positivity that’s …
William Shakespeare on Death
William Shakespeare is probably the most famous English writer in history, responsible for penning many of the most well-known poems, …