Felix Schlag, a German-American sculptor, won a nationwide competition in 1938 to redesign the U.S. five-cent coin. His portrait of Thomas Jefferson on the front and the image of Jefferson’s Monticello on the reverse became iconic, making Schlag’s design one of the most-circulated coins in American history. Born in Germany in 1891, Schlag emigrated to the United States in the 1920s to pursue a career as a sculptor. His big break came with the U.S. Mint’s competition, but despite his s...| Atlas Obscura - Latest Articles and Places
Alien base rumours aside, there has been a church on this site at Corsham since the 12th century. Although little of this original church remains, a few notable pieces of masonry have remained as o…| Burials & Beyond
In the 19th century, childhood mortality was significantly higher than it is today. Almost one in five babies died before their first birthday and a substantial number of children before their fift…| Words on Stone
In the middle of a field, surrounded by enormous cows, sits a tiny white grave encircled in black fencing. This is the grave marker of Robert Snooks, the last Englishman to be hanged for highway ro…| Burials & Beyond
Your diet plays a huge part in Graves' and in thyroid disease in general. Here's a collection of 30 of my most popular Graves'...| Deliciously Organic - Carrie Korem, FNTP
Severe flooding often means your deceased relatives do not rest in peace. Lord, plant my feel on higher ground. Under the sod, and the dew, awaiting judgment day. Stop traveller and weep,For here b…| Words on Stone
Helicobacter pylori, which is connected to both Hashimoto’s & Graves’ disease, is the root cause for many symptoms. Is it time to heal your gut infections?| Dr. Izabella Wentz, PharmD
Thomas Thetcher, also known as the Hampshire Grenadier, died in 1764 and has become something of a local celebrity and historical curio thanks to both his epitaph and the nature of his death.| Burials & Beyond
Lasswade, Midlothian, Scotland Lasswade is derived from two Old English words meaning meadow and a shallow river crossing. Before there was a bridge, a sturdy local girl called Jenny struggled across the river carrying travellers on her back. According to this local legend, the cries of ‘Jenny lass, wade!’ is the reason that the village … Continue reading Lasswade Old Kirk and Graveyard→| Words on Stone
An engraved thistle adorns this gravestone, symbolic of Donald McEwen’s homeland. Thistles represent earthly sorrow and can be found on many Scottish gravestones; it is also the national flower of Scotland. He was a native of the Island of Islay in Argyllshire and died at age 74 in 1846. His grave is located at Campbellville … Continue reading Scots Far From Their Native Land→| Words on Stone
Kilmartin Glen, located in Argyll and Bute, Western Scotland, was part of the Poltalloch Estate owned by the Malcolm Clan until the 1930’s. It is a natural museum with hundreds of historic mo…| Words on Stone
A sample of graves located in the First Mennonite Cemetery also known as East End Cemetery. JOHN RICHERT This very old stone is so worn that the inscription is illegible. The cemetery record furnishes the following information: In Memory Of / John Richert / Born Oct. 18, 1830 / Died Feb. 14, 1895 / Aged … Continue reading Kitchener Mennonite Cemetery→| Words on Stone
This engraving shows a boat with a full sail in the style of Vikings. An angel with outstretched arm appears to be guiding the vessel which contains a dead body. This vignette represents the journey of the soul across the sea of death to the afterlife accompanied by a guardian angel. On the right side … Continue reading Sailing to the Afterlife→| Words on Stone
Postman’s Park holds a series of beautiful memorials to Londoners who lost their lives committing heroic acts.| Burials & Beyond
The real problem with tales of local witches and evil graves is that you can never truly enjoy them.| Burials & Beyond
St Peters is a stunning little church built by public donations, boasting a real ‘record breaker’ in its graveyard.| Burials & Beyond
What is the best Graves’ disease diet? There are certain foods that can help support the body if you have Graves’ and some foods that are best avoided. I’ve had the opportunity to work with several clients who struggled with Graves’ disease and they are now in remission (confirmed by their doctor), so I’ve seen […] The post The Best Graves’ Disease Diet: 10 Foods to Eat, 10 Foods to Avoid appeared first on Deliciously Organic - Carrie Korem, FNTP.| Deliciously Organic – Carrie Korem, FNTP
Portobello Cemetery is a relatively modern burial ground on the outskirts of Edinburgh, opened in 1877 and in continual use to modern day.| Burials & Beyond
Each year, Southern faculty members are invited to share their research through a campus photo competition, which was organized this year by university photographer Isabel Chenoweth. It’s a challenging but powerful task for the researchers: to spotlight months, often years, of scholarship in a single image. The six winning photographs included in these pages have […]| News at Southern
Did you know that there is a specific way you can exercise for thyroid and adrenal health? You can actually use exercise to promote hormone...| Deliciously Organic - Carrie Korem, FNTP
