The Staglieno Cemetery in Genoa, Italy, is renowned for its exquisite funerary sculptures, transforming mourning into artistic expression. Among these captivating memorials, the Calcagno family monument stands out as a poignant masterpiece. Created by sculptor Adolfo Apolloni in 1904, it transcends the boundaries of a mere grave marker, becoming a powerful portrayal of … [Read more...] about A Heartbreaking Masterpiece: The Calcagno Family Monument at Staglieno Cemetery
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Eerie Facts About the Vertical Cemetery in the Philippines
In Sagada, Philippines, the native Igorot tribe have been burying their dead in hanging coffins, attached to the sides of cliffs in the mountains of Luzon, for about 2000 years. According to their beliefs, this brings them closer to their ancestral spirits and would also keep their bodies safe from scavenging animals. Below are some rather eerie facts about this ancient burial … [Read more...] about Eerie Facts About the Vertical Cemetery in the Philippines
Cemetery Staff’s Personal Ad Finds a New Mate for Lonely Goose Whose Mate Died
The staff at a cemetery in Marshalltown, Iowa, placed a personal ad for a lonely goose named Blossom who had lost her mate, Bud, in August 2022. General manager Dorie Tammen noticed that Blossom's behavior had changed, and she was spending time near the front office, looking at her reflection in glass windows and on model tombstones. Tammen's personal ad for Blossom called … [Read more...] about Cemetery Staff’s Personal Ad Finds a New Mate for Lonely Goose Whose Mate Died
At Arlington National Cemetery, a Wild Turkey Quietly Joins a Funeral Procession
She likes paying her respects ❤️🤍💙 Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) is a sacred place where many honorable people are buried, but many people are unaware that the cemetery also serves as a haven for wildlife. "Within ANC's 639 acres, wildlife is abundant," ANC wrote in a Facebook post. "The ANC wildlife population includes deer, squirrels, and chipmunks, as well as … [Read more...] about At Arlington National Cemetery, a Wild Turkey Quietly Joins a Funeral Procession