His Pulitzer-nominated book “Graven Images” inspired a reassessment of Puritan art, challenging the belief that imagery ...

HARVARD — The community is invited to step into New England’s rich burial history with The Gravestone Girls at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Harvard Public Library, 4 Pond St. This fascinating ...

LUNENBURG – From colonial New England burial grounds of the 1600s and 1700s, through the nation-wide rural cemetery movement of the 19th century and into 21st century locations, the Gravestone Girls ...

In a surprising turn of events, a family in New Orleans stumbled upon an ancient Roman gravestone in their backyard, sparking a historical mystery that has left experts astounded. The gravestone, a ...

The Bidwell House Museum will present a three-part lecture and walk series about gravestone making in 18th and 19th century western Massachusetts. The events begin at 1 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 24 to Oct ...

Here’s how a Benzie County historian is uncovering the region’s history one gravestone at a time. Learn all about her cleaning method and mission to clean gravestones in each of the county’s 18 ...

Grave rubbing has been a special practice and technique for centuries to preserve the appearance and lettering of grave markers. Also known as tombstone or headstone rubbing, it is an especially ...

Cemeteries serve as a final resting place and a memorial for the living to visit. But time and the elements can erode gravestones, especially if they’re not maintained. And while little can be done to ...

An ancestor’s gravestone in the Rio Grande Valley distressed one of our Think, Texas readers. Other readers, however, quickly came to her rescue, not only with helpful history but also with a guide to ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Even lifelong Kansas Citians may not know that nestled just south of Union Station and Crown Center is Missouri’s oldest cemetery. Spanning 29 acres in the Union Hill ...