I taught my first history class at Missouri University in Columbia when I was barely 21. But after just one day in a classroom of bricks and tile and no windows at all, I knew that to teach history ...

Facing the inevitability of death—while not a preferred pastime for many of us—is known as ontological confrontation. It can happen in an instant, like in the unfortunate event of a dire health ...

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SIONY, 72, suffered from Guillain Barré syndrome (GBS) post-vaccination during the Covid-19 pandemic. GBS is an ascending paralysis that could be fatal if it reaches the respiratory muscles. She was ...

The end of the world is when we die but the end of the world is not the end of us. John 18:37-38: “So Pilate said to him, ‘Then you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say I am a king. For this I was ...

Have you ever woken up after dreaming that someone close to you has died, only to be left feeling confused, anxious, or even shaken? Dreams about death, especially of someone we know, can be ...

It was published in 1993 and sold more than a million copies in Japan. The Complete Manual of Suicide by Wataru Tsurumi explained in graphic detail how to complete your suicide effectively. The book ...

In the wake of William Shakespeare’s death, two actors embark on an improbable journey to publish his complete works and ensure the playwright’s legacy lives on. Laughter ensues. With a well-paced ...

Though little is known about the life of William Shakespeare's only son, historians say his premature death may have shaped ...