Australian Museum
Australian Museum: Death: The Last Taboo
Throughout the world, death and the rituals that surround it are steeped in taboos. Explores what happens to us when we die and the different ways we deal with death.
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: Some Clouds
This poem is about how one person deals with a loved one's death.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: The Dead (1)
A poem from Rupert Brooke, "The Dead", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Bobby Allen and can access a printable version of this piece.
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Isaac Asimov
This detailed obituary explores Asimov's (1920-1992 CE) life and includes a brief list of some of his best-known works.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Fascinating History of Cemeteries
Keith Eggener delves into our ever-evolving rituals for honoring the dead.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Egyptian History: Book of the Dead
Kids learn about Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead. Texts of chapters and spells the Egyptians used in the afterlife.
