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The Lady in Gray
The Lady in Gray is a ghost and sad widow of the war, who wanders the Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery in search of her long lost love.Located in Columbus, Ohio, Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery was originally used as a Civil War-training post for Union soldiers. Towards the end of the Civil War, Camp Chase became a holding cell for captured Confederate soldiers, who were kept in the Camp[...]
Highest Cemetery in the World
Although there's no official listing for the highest cemetery in the world, there are many cemeteries that boast high elevation and some people may see a higher elevation as an advantage when picking out a proper cemetery. However, being too high up can be quite a disadvantage especially when it comes to Mount Everest.Even though they must have a terrific view, an estimated 200 people[...]
The Labyrinth of Bones in the Paris Catacombs
Paris, its known for is Renaissance architecture, its Art Deco-influenced fashion and its heavily artistic culture, but beneath the largely residential 14th arrondissement, lies the most eye-popping, chill-inducing and slightly claustrophobic attraction that has given prominence to the cosmopolitan capital of France as one of the greatest funerary sites − the renowned underground[...]
The Grave Secrets of Symbols and Iconography of the Cemetery
Cemeteries have long been known for their tranquility and architectural beauty. With headstones, crypts, mausoleums, coliseums, ornate statues and natural growth creating a landscape of ethereal wonder, it shouldn't come as a surprise that cemetery tourism, or taphophilia is increasing in its[...]
The Hollywood Mythos of Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Boasting old-fashioned upright headstones, monuments and statues, this large cemetery with two huge indoor mausoleums and countless outdoor graves is the home to many of Hollywood's founders and stars. Like an iconic backdrop, the Hollywood sign can be seen in the distance, atop the Hollywood[...]
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