Embalming

What do you bring a King for his birthday? I think the wise men knew something we didn’t. Seriously, when I go to a baby shower I usually bring diapers, bottles or clothing; not gold, frankincense and myrrh. Block Quote “When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” ~ Matthew 2:10-11 (NLT) As a family

Folklores have entertained and educated the masses since the dawn of time. These old time stories, passed down through generations, spread laughter, tears, and cautious life lessons. Because of their cultural value, folklores perpetuate the submissiveness of women and their reduced roles in a patriarchal society. One folktale that does this is Bluebeard, an old story from France. Bluebeard tells the tale of a woman who marries the titular character, a wealthy and successful man who has a blue beard

A Walk Through the Peaceful Valley: A Glance at the History of Arcadia, Nebraska As you walk down the streets of Arcadia, Nebraska, you look from side to side and see nothing more than a quiet little town. What you probably aren’t aware of is the history behind this “little town”. Arcadia is built off of determination, character, and distinctiveness. As you make your way down Main Street, you start to grasp a glimpse of the past. Arcadia, Nebraska is a village with quite a story to tell. Not

started off with the death rituals, it was dictated by the belief that every person was thought to have three souls called the Ka, the Ba and the Akh. These three elements of the soul were thought to be perishable and at great risk. The process of embalming, mummification, death rituals, funerary text, magic spells and even the tomb itself used for the burial of Tutankhamen would ensure the conservation of his Ka, Ba and Ahk. The death rituals

The Mayan and Egyptian cultures are two of the most influential civilizations in Central America, North America, and Northern Africa. By AD 250, the Mayan civilization was thriving, and by 3,200 BC, the Egyptian civilization was thriving as well. Each of these civilizations were developed in locations with plentiful resources. The Egyptians lived along the Nile River and west of the Fertile Crescent. They had access to water and the extremely fertile silt that grew along the river. The Egyptians

“The Autobiography of Harkhuf” Reveals Egyptian Civilization The “Autobiography of Harkhuf” is a primary source from the collection of readings, Ancient Egyptian Literature A Book of Readings, by Miriam Lichtheim. Essentially it is the obituary of an Old Kingdom official, Harkhuf, who lived during Egypt’s Sixth Dynasty (Lichtheim). The obituary was found carved onto the facade of a tomb in Aswan, with fifty-eight lines inscribed to describe the Harkhuf’s milestones. Harkhuf was an Elephantine native

Ancient Egypt revolved around the belief that one was reborn after death and would be guaranteed eternal life if the body was preserved and buried properly. Tutankhamun became a pharaoh of Egypt at the age of nine during the 18th Dynasty. His rain lasted approximately 10 years when he died unexpectedly and consequently his tomb and burial was rushed leaving him with a much smaller and less impressive tomb that was common for 18th dynasty tombs. Tutankhamun’s tomb was discovered still sealed by British

The Posioner’s Handbook written by Deborah Blum is about the untold story of how poison rocked Jazz Age New York City. A few forensic scientists began their chemical detective work, trying to end an era when untraceable poisons offered an easy path to the perfect crime. Charles Norris, chief medical examiner, and toxicologist Alexander Gettler investigate a family mysteriously stricken bald, workers with crumbling bones, a diner serving piles of poison, and many others. Each new case presents a

making it more eco-friendly than a traditional burial. Traditional cremations are not considered to be as eco-friendly as Green Cremations, however they are still considered better for the environment than burials are. Burials use the process of embalming the body, which mummifies the body. This involves the use of a formaldehyde-based solution, which is banned in the European Union because of its carcinogenic effects. Burials also take up land space that can be very valuable to over-populated areas

In November 2000, voters in Colorado passed Amendment 20, which enabled patients and their caregivers to obtain a restricted amount of marijuana from medical dispensaries (Sensible Colorado, n.d). The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment faced legal charges for creating an informal rule prohibiting caregivers from providing medical marijuana to more than 5 patients at a time (Sensible Colorado, n,d). In 2007, Sensible Colorado, Colorado’s medical marijuana distribution system, won