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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Findings in a flint mine in the Czech Republic: 6,000 years ago, two possible sisters were buried with a baby and a dog

Archaeologists discovered the remains of two women, a newborn, and a small dog buried together in a flint mine in the Czech Republic, dating back 6,000 years.

Mar 18 • 22:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ancient skeleton discovered sitting upright in France

A well-preserved ancient skeleton was found sitting upright near a primary school in Dijon, France, raising questions about burial practices of the Gauls.

Mar 18 • 13:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The trend of disposing of human corpses so they can continue to be part of the eternal becoming of the living

The article discusses the emerging trend of natural burial practices, where human remains are placed in forests without headstones to promote a return to nature.

Mar 15 • 03:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Water Cremation: The New Service Offered by Funeral Homes to Protect the Environment

A new environmentally-friendly method of burial known as 'water cremation' or alkaline hydrolysis is gaining popularity in various countries as an alternative to traditional cremation.

Mar 5 • 17:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

An extraordinary grave reveals a secret from 7,000 years ago. Archaeologists surprised

Researchers have examined 125 skeletons found at two Neolithic cemeteries in eastern Hungary, revealing insights into labor divisions between genders in that ancient society.

Mar 5 • 09:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Illegal subcontracting that led to ‘worker burial death’... Construction company representatives and public officials in Goyang City charged without detention

In Goyang City, South Korea, several construction company officials and public servants have been charged for illegal subcontracting practices that led to the death of a worker in a burial incident at a construction site.

Feb 25 • 07:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

A girl hugs her father... DNA revives a touching burial story

A touching story of a burial between a teenage girl and her father is uncovered through DNA analysis, revealing their strong bond in life and death.

Feb 23 • 04:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

An unusual ancient grave was found: the father's bones on the daughter's chest

Archaeologists uncovered a grave in Gotland, Sweden, revealing the remains of a teenage girl with her father's bones placed on her chest, suggesting complex family burial practices from 5,500 years ago.

Feb 18 • 11:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Are the children planning to burn their parents?"

The article discusses the changing attitudes and customs surrounding burial practices in South Korea, illustrating a move away from traditional practices amid modern familial dynamics.

Feb 16 • 06:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Pets Can Be Buried Next to Their Owners in Brazil – Could the Same Happen in Finland?

A new law in São Paulo, Brazil allows for pets to be buried alongside their owners, igniting discussions about similar practices in Finland.

Feb 13 • 16:19 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Struggles of the Former Foreign Minister in Oita's 3rd District: Conservative Candidates Oppose Burial Practices, Insights from Experts

Former Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya secured re-election in Oita's 3rd district but faced significant challenges from four new opponents advocating against burial practices.

Feb 10 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

THE COMING OF TARTU ⟩ When Tartulians were buried naked, wrapped in burial shrouds

The article explores the medieval burial practices in Tartu, highlighting the hidden graves of Tartulians underneath the streets where modern pedestrians walk.

Feb 6 • 01:00 UTC

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