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Explore the many fascinating nineteenth century traditions associated with death and mourning. The widespread influence of England s Queen Victoria perpetuated displays of grieving as she, her court, and loyal subjects remained in a state of mourning for over forty years.Over 300 color photographs display jewelry, photography and painted portraits, children s, men s, and…
The story of life and death in America as told through beautiful cemetery art photography accompanied by meaningful epitaphs from cemeteries up to 300 years old. View 68 cemeteries in 170 beautiful photographs that breathe life into existence of those who have passed before us, and who are now enshrined for eternity in landscaped paradises….
This illustrated volume examines the different methods artists and anatomists used to reveal the inner workings of the human body and evoke wonder in its form. For centuries, anatomy was a fundamental component of artistic training, as artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo sought to skillfully portray the human form. In Europe, illustrations…
Floriography is a full-color guide to the historical uses and secret meanings behind an impressive array of flowers and herbs. The book explores the coded significances associated with various blooms, from flowers for a lover to flowers for an enemy. The language of flowers was historically used as a means of secret communication. It soared…
Explore the lives of over 150 of the top sideshow performers of by-gone days, as well as the history of the circus and sideshow. Take a look behind the scenes at the banner artists, gaff artists, photographers, and showmen who made the freak show as American as apple pie. The performers were born different—very different—yet…
The best-selling author of Smoke Gets in Your Eyes expands our sense of what it means to treat the dead with dignity. Fascinated by our pervasive fear of dead bodies, mortician Caitlin Doughty set out to discover how other cultures care for the dead. From Here to Eternity is an immersive global journey that introduces…
Illustrator Katie Scott returns to the Welcome to the Museum series with exquisite, detailed images of some of the most fascinating living organisms on this planet—fungi. Exploring every sort of fungi, from the kinds we see on supermarket shelves to those like penicillium that have shaped human history, this collection is the definitive introduction to…
An intellectual feast for fans of offbeat history, Ghostland takes readers on a road trip through some of the country s most infamously haunted places—and deep into the dark side of our history.Colin Dickey is on the trail of America s ghosts. Crammed into old houses and hotels, abandoned prisons and empty hospitals, the spirits that linger…
This collection of tales transports the reader to a time when staircases creaked in old manor houses, and a candle could be blown out by a gust of wind, or by a passing ghost. Penned by some of the greatest Victorian novelists and masters of the ghost story genre, each story is illustrated with exquisitely…
A book unlike any other ghost book — These are not the typical orb or streak-type ghosts that ghost hunters often get, but full formed, vaporous apparitions. The large color photos are evocative and draw you in as if you are actually standing there and seeing what the photographer saw and felt. The question asked…
From bootleggers and supernatural deaths to ghoulish legends and magical vortexes, this ghostly tour of Central Arizona is an entertaining — and scary — trip. Visit the Jerome Grand Hotel, and stay in one of their Death Rooms. Travel through vortexes at Bell Rock and Boynton Canyon. Learn about ghost sightings at the Chapel of…
With wicked wit and a dash of morbid curiosity, this provocative narrative from the author of National Geographic s popular Gory Details blog takes us on a fascinating journey through an astonishing new reality where our weirdest and wildest fascinations will be illuminated. No subject is off-limits for acclaimed science reporter Erika Engelhaupt, who boldly…
In 1578, a labyrinth of underground burials was discovered in Rome that contained the remains of thousands of individuals assumed to be early Christian martyrs. Find out what happened to these bones in this book! Hardcover, 189 pages
Welcome to the museum! There are more than 160 historical artifacts to be discovered in Welcome to the Museum: Historium. Wander the galleries of this museum whenever you wish—it’s open 365 days a year!—and discover a collection of curated objects on every page, accompanied by informative text. Each chapter features a different ancient civilization, from…
A World of Possibilities with Just One Stone All you need is one crystal to deepen your magical practice and reach your goals. Bestselling author Richard Webster presents an accessible and inspiring guide filled with practical rituals and spiritual activities that can be performed with a single stone. Discover how to choose, cleanse, and energize…
You can’t attend your own funeral. But you can have a blast planning it! Death is scary—but planning your funeral doesn t have to be! It s Your Funeral! will help demystify death, decrease your anxiety, and put the fun back in funeral, whether that means a drunken bacchanal or a somber reflection on just how…
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