Capuchin catacombs in Palermo, Italy
Mummification is obviously most closely linked with ancient Egypt, but it is a varied and culturally broad burial trend. Here are some examples of its more modern manifestations—from self-mummification, a brutal practice that only came to light in Japan in the 1960s, to more traditional embalming.
Fair warning: The images in this article might be disturbing to some readers. We are, after all, talking about preserving human bodies.
All great articles this month, but this was my favorite– high on the Creepy-Meter. I can’t imagine having one of these entities anywhere near me yet people seem to enjoy their company. I wonder that Houdini did not think of doing this to preserve his mother… eeww!