From the late 13th century onwards funeral effigies of monarchs and other royal persons were carried in a funeral procession on the coffin beneath a canopy. The effigy was generally close to the ...

The Effigieswill release their first album in 17 years. It's also the final album with John Kezdy who was tragically killed in a bike accident in 2023. The record is called Burned and it's out October ...

When Torajan people die, they remain in the house for several months, even years before their funeral. It is very disconcerting to see an embalmed dead body at home, but here Tadung is considered ...