The popularity of burial at Arlington really didn't explode until 1963, when the burial of the assassinated president, John F. Kennedy was interred there. This week I examine the importance of the gravesite both as a factor that shaped Arlington and a watershed moment in gravesite design. 

Today I examine one of the most integral parts of Arlington, the Tomb of the Unknowns; why do we have one? What does it say? and most importantly why there are no more unknowns.

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Part 1 of a 3-part series on America's most famous cemetery, Arlington, to honor the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Memorial Amphitheater!

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I've talked about maritime disasters... but what about those who chose to be buried at sea, either as part of their profession or lifestyle? Looking at what you have to do to be buried in the briny deep.

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There have been thousands of shipwreck on the coastlines of the United States and the Great Lakes. How do we mourn the lost? How do they themselves view the possibility of death at sea? Using two of the most noteworthy modern shipwrecks I examine the complex challenges of remembering those lost at sea.

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The RMS Titanic I perhaps the most famous shipwreck in history, we all know what happened the night it sank... but what happened after? How were the remains of victims salvaged? Were they salvaged at all? Where we those recovered buried? And most importantly... are there any bodies still down there? I also discuss some of the most impressive Titanic memorials and the lasting impact of the sinking. 

One of the rarer forms of vernacular grave markers are those crafted from terra cotta, but an examination of the topic with Philadelphia-based taphophiles reveals that New Jersey is ground zero for this unlikely material.

Check out the artwork of Jeanne and Mike, as well as their joint gravestone hunting persona Corpse Altar below:

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Jeanne D'Angelo

Mike Bukowski

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Continuing Materials March by considering concrete, a humble, utilitarian material that is found with surprising regularity in cemeteries, in a wide variety of forms. 

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The ancient Egyptians created polished granite... but it took over 2000 years to replicate their processes. The story of granite and its influence on technology is a fascinating one that starts early than you might think.

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Marble was the undisputed king of 19th century rural cemeteries... but how did it get there. I travel back to the Old Country to look at the origins of marble grave markers and explore how  the industry has both changed and remained the same over the centuries. 

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