Death and the Afterlife: A Chronological Journey, from Cremation to Quantum Resurrection (Sterling Chronologies)

Throughout history, the nature and mystery of death has captivated artists, scientists, philosophers, physicians, and theologians. This eerie chronology ventures right to the borderlines of science and sheds light into the darkness. Here, topics as wide ranging as the Maya death gods, golems, and séances sit side by side with entries on zombies and quantum immortality. With the turn of every page, readers will encounter beautiful artwork, along with unexpected insights about death and what may lie beyond.

• The Victorian Book of the Dead
• Beyond the Dark Veil: Post Mortem & Mourning Photography from The Thanatos Archive
• From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death
• Morbid Curiosities: Collections of the Uncommon and the Bizarre
• The Occult Book: A Chronological Journey from Alchemy to Wicca (Sterling Chronologies)
• Death: A Graveside Companion
• Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory
• Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places
• Memento Mori: The Dead Among Us
• The Occult, Witchcraft and Magic: An Illustrated History