Understanding The Dance of Death's Enduring Symbolism
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Understanding The Dance of Death's Enduring Symbolism

'The Dance of Death' is a type of memento mori. It is a visual allegory designed to remind people that death comes for everyone, regardless of their circumstances in life. Today, we'll discover what The Dance of Death' is, why it was so powerful and relatable, and what lessons we can learn from it today. Let's go! 
Fascinating Death Customs In The Victorian Era
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Fascinating Death Customs In The Victorian Era

People in Victorian England respected the significance of mourning and grief; Queen Victoria famously mourned her husband, Prince Albert, for forty years. Victorian funeral customs were fascinating and varied. They offer a glimpse into the lives of people during that period. This blog post will discuss the origin and meaning behind some Victorian mourning and burial practices. What were mourning cards? Why would you need a mortsafe? What is death photography? Why was a bell on a coffin important? Could Victorians communicate with the dead? 
Find Out How Your Bones Grow And Discover Amazing Facts About Your Skeleton
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Find Out How Your Bones Grow And Discover Amazing Facts About Your Skeleton

This blog post will help you discover the intricate framework of the human skeleton and learn about the fascinating growth process of bones. Find out how forensic science helped solve a famous mystery, and how that same technique is used today to fight crime. Plus, we've collected ten amazing facts about the human skeleton, read on to find out more! 
What are vanitas paintings and what do they symbolise?
Death and Mortality

What are vanitas paintings and what do they symbolise?

A vanitas is a type of still life painting that reminds the viewer about the fleeting nature of life through the use of symbolic objects. It illustrates the futility of earthly pleasures, the transient nature of life, and death's certainty.
An introduction to The Dance of Death and it's symbolic meanings
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An introduction to The Dance of Death and it's symbolic meanings

The Dance of Death, also known as danse macabre, is an allegory describing the universality of death. Many artists have created their interpretation of The Dance of Death; each version comprises a series of separate images featuring a character from the social strata, from a king to a peddler.
A Guide to Understanding Memento Mori. What They are and Where to Find Them
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A Guide to Understanding Memento Mori. What They are and Where to Find Them

A memento mori (Latin for 'remember that you must die') is an artistic or symbolic reminder of the inevitability of death.