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Episode 62: National Museum of Funeral History
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Explore the profound journey of funeral practices through the ages. Discover how embalming has evolved from its origins in ancient Egypt to contemporary times, and how societal involvement in death rituals has transformed along the way. Our guide Genevieve Keeney Vasquez provides a thoughtful analysis of modern detachment from death rituals, examining its potential impact on grieving processes and the portrayal of death in media today.
💐 Honoring the Past: Cemeteries, Iconic Funerals, and the Evolution of Funeral Traditions 📸⚰️
Join us on a heartfelt exploration of personalized memorialization and funeral ceremonies. Learn how cemeteries serve as reservoirs of meaning and explore exhibits like the Funerals of the Famous, which provide unique connections to history. Delve into the technological advancements that have revolutionized funeral traditions, such as the brownie camera's impact on mortuary photography. And don't miss the intriguing story of a triple casket from the 1940s, a poignant reflection on shifting perceptions of grief and mental health over the years.
🔗 Episode Links:
National Museum of Funeral History
https://www.nmfh.org/the-museum/
NMFH Podcast Series
https://www.nmfh.org/haunting-stories-of-the-museums-hometown/
Curator's Choice - A podcast for history nerds and museum lovers
Kapitler
1. Start (00:00:00)
2. Evolution of death and funerals (00:04:15)
3. Personalized Funeral Ceremonies (00:07:18)
4. Evolution in cemeteries (00:08:06)
5. Artifacts-Marylin Monroe Cript Front (00:10:40)
6. Kodak Brownie Camera (00:14:04)
7. Triple casket (00:20:31)
8. end (00:25:47)
71 episoder
Manage episode 444244723 series 2819014
Explore the profound journey of funeral practices through the ages. Discover how embalming has evolved from its origins in ancient Egypt to contemporary times, and how societal involvement in death rituals has transformed along the way. Our guide Genevieve Keeney Vasquez provides a thoughtful analysis of modern detachment from death rituals, examining its potential impact on grieving processes and the portrayal of death in media today.
💐 Honoring the Past: Cemeteries, Iconic Funerals, and the Evolution of Funeral Traditions 📸⚰️
Join us on a heartfelt exploration of personalized memorialization and funeral ceremonies. Learn how cemeteries serve as reservoirs of meaning and explore exhibits like the Funerals of the Famous, which provide unique connections to history. Delve into the technological advancements that have revolutionized funeral traditions, such as the brownie camera's impact on mortuary photography. And don't miss the intriguing story of a triple casket from the 1940s, a poignant reflection on shifting perceptions of grief and mental health over the years.
🔗 Episode Links:
National Museum of Funeral History
https://www.nmfh.org/the-museum/
NMFH Podcast Series
https://www.nmfh.org/haunting-stories-of-the-museums-hometown/
Curator's Choice - A podcast for history nerds and museum lovers
Kapitler
1. Start (00:00:00)
2. Evolution of death and funerals (00:04:15)
3. Personalized Funeral Ceremonies (00:07:18)
4. Evolution in cemeteries (00:08:06)
5. Artifacts-Marylin Monroe Cript Front (00:10:40)
6. Kodak Brownie Camera (00:14:04)
7. Triple casket (00:20:31)
8. end (00:25:47)
71 episoder
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