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Exploring Death Through History: A Compelling Compilation

Exploring Death Through History: A Compelling Compilation

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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

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Timeline

00:00:Fascinating Death Rituals From Throughout History

11:01:Inside the Tomb of the First Aztec Emperor

22:45:Most Common Causes of Death In Ancient Rome and Greece

33:33:How Lincoln's Assassination Created the Billion Dollar Funeral Business

43:36:Unusual Viking Rituals That Will Surprise You

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