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Why do Chinese people break an earthen pot before raising the coffin to bury it?
Every action in funeral culture has a profound meaning that even the person performing it may not fully understand.
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Archeology
1,700-year-old wine bottle found in ancient tomb, expert says it may still be drinkable
Archaeologists say the liquid inside a 1,700-year-old wine bottle may still be drinkable thanks to its special preservation.
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Decoding 6 terrifying phenomena that occurred after the death of Empress Dowager Cixi
A series of mysterious phenomena occurred during the funeral of Empress Dowager Cixi, causing many people to talk endlessly afterwards.
Archeology
Discovering a mysterious 4,200-year-old 'zombie grave' in Germany
German archaeologists accidentally found an area they called
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Why do elephants bury dead baby elephants with their hooves in the air?
Today, no one doubts the high intelligence of elephants, and one of the most special things about this animal is its funeral culture.
World celebrity
Where will Queen Elizabeth II rest?
The UK has meticulously planned, preparing for the departure of Queen Elizabeth II.
History
Buried a few years late, why is the body of the emperor of China still intact?
During the feudal period, after a few months or years, many Chinese emperors were buried. Therefore, the ancients had ways to prevent corpses from decomposing.
Environment
Why do the Japanese perform funeral rites for a bamboo shoot?
Kyoto is famous as the most cultural city in Japan, where everyone feels it is natural to live in harmony and respect nature.
History
How long can a person buried alive for burial live in the grave?
In a space lacking everything necessary for life, what did the unfortunate victims who had to follow the dead go through before they died?
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Rare photo at Empress Dowager Cixi's funeral: The most luxurious, the endless procession of farewells
Empress Dowager Cixi (November 29, 1835 – November 15, 1908) was one of the most powerful women in imperial China for a long time.
Archeology
Discovered 4,500-year-old 'funeral avenue' in Saudi Arabia with many strangely shaped tombs
Scientists discovered an ancient road network with a series of round or pendant-shaped tombs surrounding it.
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Is cremation obsolete? The 'new funeral' method was tested in Wuhan
As we all know, birth, old age, sickness, and death are inevitable, even unavoidable in human life, so we can only choose to accept death openly.
Funny corner
'Mysterious' major, thousands of dollars salary but difficult to get married
The surplus of human resources in many popular majors in China makes it very difficult for graduates to find jobs.
Archeology
The 'frightening' truth about the beautiful remains of Chu Nguyen Chuong's tomb
In the tomb of the famous emperor, the Ming dynasty contains the remains of many women and the mysteries behind them make many people startled.
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Burial funeral: concubines were forced to drink poison, pour mercury on themselves and many barbaric methods before being buried alive with the king
In addition to the hanging method prevailing in the Ming Dynasty, there is also a method of drinking poison to prevent the people from being forced to mourn the protest…