Google "death quotes" and you'll get hundreds of "inspirational" adages on death. Not even this grimmest of subjects escapes ...

Researchers recreated the face of a 17th century woman buried with a sickle across her neck and a padlock on her toe, ...

As we prepare to celebrate the founding of this nation, let’s keep this in mind: Religious liberty is fundamental to American ...

Researchers recreated the face of a 17th century woman buried with a sickle across her neck and a padlock on her toe, intended to stop her from rising from the dead.

When intern Erin Cullen unearthed a skull in a 17th-century cellar, ... "They were burying him in secret so they would not have to report the death," Bruwelheide surmises.

The village of Pień, Poland, is home to a mysterious graveyard thought to have been made to hold those who were "feared not only during life but also after death." Over the last few years ...

The history of Brazil, Palmares, and Zumbi illustrates how state efforts to whitewash national narratives can backfire.

Gold ring found on farm dated to 17th Century. 22 January 2025. Share Save. ... a Gothic capital "B" - which dates it to 1692, along with the initials "ML" and date of death "23rd April 1692".

Anne's parents, Joseph Baynham and Alice Freame, did not have any other children following her death. "It's very unusual to have a 17th Century memorial to a baby," Mr Mounsey said.

For the 17th century slave in Virginia, disputes with a master could be brought before a court for judgement. With the slave codes of 1705, this no longer was the case.

Researchers recreated the face of a 17th century woman buried with a sickle across her neck and a padlock on her toe, intended to stop her from rising from the dead.