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William Shakespeare grave with curse
Death in Culture

Beware the Curse on Shakespeare’s Grave 0 453

BeyondSeptember 10, 2019 1:25 pmSeptember 10, 2019

Of all the possible ghosts to be haunted by, William Shakespeare would have to be one of the worst. With …

A skeleton takes his revenge
Death in Culture, Planning Ahead

5 Ingenious Wills Created Mostly For Revenge 0 1169

BeyondJuly 30, 2019 4:22 pmOctober 10, 2019

Death! Suffering! Elaborate old-timey insults! Sure, you can make a will for nice, kind reasons. Support your family. Choose a …

A wicker coffin decorated with flowers by the team at Full Circle Funerals
Behind the Scenes, Death in Culture

An Interview with Sarah Jones, author of ‘Funerals, Your Way’ 0 994

BeyondNovember 9, 2018 10:49 amDecember 20, 2018

We’re all going to die. Not right away (let’s get that clear – we’ve not spotted a large comet hurtling …

Dali Anatomical Art
Death in Culture

The Anatomical Art of Salvador Dali 1 1479

BeyondJuly 28, 2017 11:09 amMay 23, 2018

There are few, if any, people interested in modern art that will not recognise the name Salvador Dali. Now, nearly …

Hunterian Museum
Death in Culture

Four of Our Favourite Morbid Museums 0 1081

BeyondJuly 26, 2017 10:09 amMay 23, 2018

The term ‘morbidly fascinating’ is one that we use often and apply to a great many things – both to …

death euphemisms
Death in Culture

Death Euphemisms: Why do we have so many? 0 2887

BeyondJuly 19, 2017 11:19 amMay 23, 2018

English is known for being a rich language that boasts an incredibly large vocabulary and contains countless synonyms. It’s also …

Pablo Neruda
Death in Culture

The Poetry of Remembrance: Pablo Neruda & Brian Patten 0 1995

BeyondJuly 12, 2017 11:14 amMay 23, 2018

Pablo Neruda, born on this day in 1904, is internationally recognised by many readers for his profound and diverse poetry. …

BBC A Time To Live
Death in Culture

The BBC’s A Time To Live: Review 0 962

BeyondMay 26, 2017 2:42 pmMay 23, 2018

Last week the BBC ran a program called A Time To Live. A wonderfully touching display of death positivity that’s …

Death in Culture

William Shakespeare on Death 0 1404

BeyondApril 24, 2017 12:52 pmMay 23, 2018

William Shakespeare is probably the most famous English writer in history, responsible for penning many of the most well-known poems, …

Death in Culture, Planning Ahead

What is Death Positivity? 0 1429

BeyondApril 13, 2017 9:11 amMay 23, 2018

Death positivity is an attitude towards life and death that emphasises the importance of open and honest discussion about death …

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