That's So Macabre: Do you Know Victorian Death Practices?

The Victorian era in America, from 1830s through 1890s, sparked a cultural interest in death and left behind artifacts to show it. This cultural interest has directly influenced our current views, from embalming, cemeteries, and death focused media, such as crime novels.

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On Oct 23, 2015

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Which one of these was NOT as a memorial of deceased family members?

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What is the title of a death focused piece of literature from the early Victorian Era?

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What is in this photograph?

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Before the Civil War did Americans use dead bodies for scientific research?

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What important death process used during this time is still used today and is important for the sanitary care of dead bodies?

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Victorian Era people longed, and often did, check on the decomposition of deceased family members, some who were already buried. True or False?

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Who would take care of a dead body and make sure it was buried or disposed of before the Victorian Era?

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What major event in US History changed the way Americans dealt with death?

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Who was most likely to "body snatch," or steal a body from a grave?

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The Victorian fascination with death and viewing dead family members naturally lead to Momento Mori pictures. What are Momento Mori pictures?

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