A Grave Interest

I am a Tombstone Tourist: someone who loves to wander cemeteries. I find it akin to visiting a museum: an opportunity to enjoy rarely seen sculpture, intricate carvings, and amazing architecture, all in a tranquil outdoor setting. This blog is about cemetery culture, art, history, issues of death, and genealogy - subjects of current relevance. I usually find something that intrigues me and makes me want to dig deeper. Care to join me? Read on...

Showing posts with label Arlington Cemetery. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arlington Cemetery. Show all posts
Friday, January 29, 2021

The Tradition of the Riderless Horse

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  It has been said that Genghis Khan, one of the most famous conquerors in history, was the first to honor fallen warrior...
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Friday, November 6, 2020

Remembering Those Who Serve

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It all began with Armistice Day, a day set aside to remember those who died during the First World War. November 11 beca...
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