The pyramids at Giza, catacombs of ancient Rome, and cenotaphs around the world all commemorate the dead. Historian and author Roger Luckhurst delves into the often-unexpected visual culture surrounding these and other burial sites. Along the way, he explores the varied roles graveyards have played in literature, art, film, and television.
Luckhurst traces the journey from early burial practices and the rise of necropolises to the darker history of grave robbing and the creation of garden cemeteries. He also discusses the evolution of modern funerary customs.
Luckhurst’s new book, Graveyards: A History of Living with the Dead (Princeton University Press), is available for purchase.
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