Death has been an inevitable part of life since humanity began. As we approach the spooky season, we delve into historical perspectives on death.
Discover the major causes of death in Ancient Rome and Greece. Learn how Lincoln's assassination influenced the modern funeral industry. Explore the daily life of an Egyptian embalmer and much more in this captivating compilation.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Fascinating Death Rituals From Throughout History
00:11:01 - Inside the Tomb of the First Aztec Emperor
00:22:45 - Most Common Causes of Death In Ancient Rome and Greece
00:33:33 - How Lincoln's Assassination Created the Billion Dollar Funeral Business
00:43:36 - Unusual Viking Rituals That Will Surprise You
00:54:27 - Bizarre Ways People From Victorian England Mourned The Dead
01:05:01 - A Day In The Life Of An Egyptian Embalmer
01:15:33 - All The Strange Things Found In Queen Victoria’s Coffin
01:24:10 - How Every Society Has Talked To The Dead
00:00:00: Fascinating Death Rituals From Throughout History00:11:01: Inside the Tomb of the First Aztec Emperor00:22:45: Most Common Causes of Death In Ancient Rome and Greece00:33:33: How Lincoln's Assassination Created the Billion Dollar Funeral Business00:43:36: Unusual Viking Rituals That Will Surprise You00:54:27: Bizarre Ways People From Victorian England Mourned The Dead01:05:01: A Day In The Life Of An Egyptian Embalmer01:15:33: All The Strange Things Found In Queen Victoria’s Coffin01:24:10: How Every Society Has Talked To The Dead
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See show notes: https://inlet.fm/weird-history/episodes/68c45ff72d45dc32e5d335c4
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