Mortals

CMJ

From embalming and epitaphs, to mourning and morgues, each episode we explore how humans have dealt with death throughout history. Mortals is created, hosted, and edited by three morbidly curious individuals.

  1. Season 2 Wrap-Up

    12/06/2022

    Season 2 Wrap-Up

    Can you believe we've reached the end of Season 2 already? Join us as we answer listener questions and celebrate the successes of this past year. Thanks for listening!

    50 min
  2. Roman Funerals

    11/22/2022

    Roman Funerals

    We travel back to ancient Rome and discuss architecture, mourners for hire, and funeral mimes.

    40 min

  3. 11/08/2022

    First World War Cemeteries

    Burying millions of war dead was a logistical nightmare that followed the chaos and calamity of the First World War. Your hosts discuss action on the Western and Eastern Fronts (map links included below), the many governmental bodies created to care for the dead, and ponder how long humanity may continue to find bodies from the War to End All Wars. Maps! Western Front: http://www.greatwar.co.uk/places/ww1-western-front.htm Eastern Front: https://www.britannica.com/event/Eastern-Front-World-War-I-history#/media/1/668465/236180

    53 min

  4. 11/01/2022

    New England Vampire Panic

    For this spooky season episode, your hosts learn about and discuss 19th century vampires, tuberculosis, Dracula, and human decay.

    44 min
  5. Mortals Recommends!

    10/11/2022

    Mortals Recommends!

    This week the Mortals hosts recommend some media to their dear listeners! Are you interested in death-related academic textbooks? Podcasts about history? Weird YouTube channels? Then this is the episode for you!

    46 min

  6. 09/28/2022

    Suicide Barriers

    In this episode, we examine two bridges in North America, what makes them such attractive places to die, and how a barrier can save lives.

    45 min
  7. Memento Mori: Victorian Mourning Material Culture

    09/13/2022

    Memento Mori: Victorian Mourning Material Culture

    This week, we examine the various "memento mori" or mourning objects, of the Victorian era.

    43 min

  8. 08/30/2022

    Taphophobia: The Fear of Premature Burial

    Imagine awakening alone in a dank, cramped box underground... but you're still alive! Your hosts explore the deep-rooted fear of premature burial and discuss the incredible human ingenuity that resulted from attempts to evade such a terrifying fate. Check out this book: Jan Bondeson, Buried Alive: The Terrifying History of Our Most Primal Fear

    1h 5m
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About

From embalming and epitaphs, to mourning and morgues, each episode we explore how humans have dealt with death throughout history. Mortals is created, hosted, and edited by three morbidly curious individuals.

Information

  • Creator
    CMJ
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © CMJ 2021
  • Show Website
    Mortals