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The fascinating history of cemeteries - Keith Eggener

Spindly trees, rusted gates, crumbling stone, a solitary mourner: these things come to mind when we think of cemeteries. But not long ago, many burial grounds were lively places, with gardens and crowds of people -- and for much of human history, we didn’t bury our dead at all. How did cemeteries become what they are today? Keith Eggener delves into our ever-evolving rituals for honoring the dead. Lesson by Keith Eggener, directed by Remus & Kiki.

English
  • Originally Aired October 30, 2018
  • Runtime 5 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created November 2, 2022 by
    Kocha
  • Modified November 2, 2022 by
    Kocha