Living with the Dead: 7 Gruesome Facts About Human Burial History
From prehistoric burials to overcrowded Victorian churchyards, our treatment of the dead reveals a lot about the living.
Human societies have long grappled with the question of how to treat the dead, with varying answers offering insights into life, faith, and human relationships.
Famous discoveries like Tutankhamun's tomb and the Anglo-Saxon burial at Sutton Hoo have centered around burial, making it a significant aspect of history and archaeology.
According to historian Roger Luckhurst, author of Graveyards: A History of Living with the Dead, burial practices say as much about the living and their societies as they do about the dead.
Author's summary: Exploring human burial history reveals insights into life and societies.