Extinct foxes and other animals were an important part of early South American communities, a new study has found.
Tag: Cemeteries
London’s Highgate Cemetery Is Nearly Full. Can It Reuse Old Graves?
To lie in the vicinity of Karl Marx is competitive, with graves running upward of $31,000. Highgate Cemetery in London is trying to add more space.
As Gaza Losses Mount Under Israeli Strikes, Proper Burials Are Another Casualty
“The lucky are those who have someone to bury them when they die,” Dr. Mohammad Abu Moussa, a radiologist at one Gaza hospital, said of those killed by Israeli airstrikes.
Abandoned Cemetery of Algerians Highlights Painful Episode for France
Family groups have been calling for the excavation of land believed to hold the bodies of at least 50 children — the sons and daughters of Algerians who fought for France — who died in internment camps.
Vatican Eases Rules on Preserving Cremation Ashes
Families may keep a “minimal” part of the ashes in a place of significance to the deceased, but the remainder must be placed in a sacred place such as a cemetery.
In Hroza, Ukraine, ‘All My Relatives Are Dead’
In Hroza, Ukraine, where one-sixth of the hamlet was killed in a missile strike, officials and survivors have begun the daunting task of identifying and burying the dead.
Seeking Full Honors, Some Ukrainian Families Wait to Bury Their Dead
Thousands of families have buried soldiers in cemeteries across Ukraine in “Alleys of Heroes.” But some have held off, awaiting a version of Arlington National Cemetery.
In Israel, a Memorial Day Marked by Political Divisions
While some politicians did not speak as planned at cemeteries, an appearance by the ultranationalist minister Itamar Ben-Gvir resulted in loud shouting matches between his supporters and opponents.
At Ukraine’s Gravesites, a Spring Ritual Hints at Renewal
A decimated village welcomes back displaced residents for a day of remembrance and hope.
A 1,600-Year-Old Coffin May Shed Light on Roman Britain
A lead-lined coffin that was discovered in northern England could offer clues about the area’s transition from the Roman Empire to its Anglo-Saxon period.