Bye-Bye BC

Article examines how the terms AD and BC are being replaced by the non-religious terms CE and BCE (Common Era and Before Common Era)

Submitted By Mark Fradl

Stop All the Clocks: Victorian Superstitions Associated with Death

The ritual of stopping clocks when someone dies is said to have been introduced by the Victorians. This article looks at the origins of the practice and also at some other Victorian rituals associated with death.

Submitted By JD

Freemasonry Through The Ages
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This is a summary of the history of freemasonry, particularly in England and America. Starting with a discussion of its unclear beginnings, it ends with the fact that freemasonry has encompassed changes in society and continues to grow and to do good works.

Submitted By jak

Gun Sight, Foresight
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Getting parent´s permission for their children to attend the camp´s rifle range was not a problem once I presented the safety factor versus adolescent curiosity. A 550 word essay encouraging parents to recognize adolescent curiosity and ensure their children are trained in gun safety on a certified range at summer camp, rather than risk back alley experimentation.

Submitted By foxtale

The Trend Toward Home Funerals

The trend toward home funerals is rising, as more families choose to care for their loved ones after death for a more personal, private experience over an impersonal, institutionalized mortuary funeral.

Submitted By J. E. Davidson

Burial on Madeira

An article outlining the burial practices of the people of the island of Madeira, including the problems of overcrowding in graveyards and how they deal with that.

Submitted By sampriestley