burials
These Babies Were Buried Wearing Helmets Made of Human Heads. No One Knows Why
The infant skeletons date back 2,100 years and were wearing the skulls of children, which likely still had flesh on them at the time of burial.
Trump’s sanctions have forced some Iranians to abandon their cultural traditions
VICE News visits Tehran's biggest cemetery to look at how Iran's economic woes are affecting burial customs.
The Mysterious Disappearance of North America's First Dogs
When people migrated to North America some 10,000 years ago, they brought their canine companions with them.
This Man Is Burying the Refugees Who Die Before They Make It to Lesbos
On the Greek island of Lesbos, one man who previously had no experience working with the dead has taken on the job of giving Muslim burials to the refugees and migrants who don't make it.
Too Poor to Die: More and More Families in the UK Can't Afford to Bury Their Loved Ones
Why is the cost of dying rising so fast?
Dying Is Pretty Bad for the Environment
New evidence shows that cremation may be worse for us than we thought. Which doesn't leave a whole lot of options if you're aiming for a green death.
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