<p>A wide-ranging survey of the beliefs behind cannibalism, mummification, cremation and internment and how human beings treat their dead, physically and spiritually, covering Peruvian mummy bundles, Mercedes-Benz coffins, Mexican 'Days of the Dead' skeletons and Viking boat burials. 200 color illustrations.</p>

Heaven and Hell and Other Worlds of the Dead

History

Ancient Civilizations

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edited by Elizabeth Goring This catalogue is published in association with an exhibition held at the Royal Museum in Edinburgh in 2004 celebrating the legacy of the Etruscan civilisation. Hundreds of objects from collections in Tuscany were brought to the exhibition and are pictured here alongside those from the National Museums of Scotland and the British Museum. The objects are divided into five thematic and chronological sections looking at the rise of the Etruscan civilisation 900-725, wealth and power 725-580, urban society 580-325, decline 325-90 and religion, each preceded by a short introduction. Superb sculptures, bronzes, ornaments, cremation urns, decorated ceramics, goldwork, exotics and jeweelery are just some of the categories of objects displayed.

Treasures from Tuscany: The Etruscan Legacy

Arts & Photography

Goring, Elizabeth

History & Criticism

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