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E36: Ashes to Ashes - Burial Practices and the Chemistry of Death
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"Death is not an unaltering state." On this episode, I intend to explain what that means by discussing the chemical processes of death and decomposition. This will serve as the introduction for our discussion on Burial Practices and how we treat the dead. Thank you as always to our supporters on Patreon Billy Littlefield Alicia Woods & Ronnie New If you value the show as an educational resource, consider supporting the show on Patreon. Patreon.com/dirtyhistory Thank you, and enjoy the show!
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"Death is not an unaltering state." On this episode, I intend to explain what that means by discussing the chemical processes of death and decomposition. This will serve as the introduction for our discussion on Burial Practices and how we treat the dead. Thank you as always to our supporters on Patreon Billy Littlefield Alicia Woods & Ronnie New If you value the show as an educational resource, consider supporting the show on Patreon. Patreon.com/dirtyhistory Thank you, and enjoy the show!
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