Reflections on Life & Death in Auguste Rodin’s “Cathedral” - What the French...
French sculptor Auguste Rodin (12 November 1840 – 17 November 1917) had an ability to explore profound, spiritual themes through ostensibly simple forms – in this case, a pair of two hands. Rodin’s...
View ArticleThe Catacombs of Paris: Unique Burial Site of Ancient France - The history...
Prior to a 1785 ban on future burials within the center of Paris, an abundance of church cemeteries existed throughout the city. A combination of greed and neglect in performing proper burials led to...
View ArticleFrench Death Traditions: A Note on the Door - A simple French death tradition...
The French are not shy when it comes to literary self-expression, for their cultural history, while well renowned for wine and cuisine, also boasts no shortage of creative greats. From Balzac to...
View ArticleThe Traditional Funeral Food Superstitions and Customs of France’s Brittany...
The Breton people from the Brittany region in northwestern France possess many fascinating traditional superstitions and customs when it comes to food and its significance with deaths and funerals....
View ArticleBottling the Essence of Your Loved One - One company tries to capture the...
Scent is a powerful thing. Studies have shown that smell and memory are more closely connected than any of the other four senses. What if you could hold the smell of your loved one in a bottle forever?...
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