Heritage Monuments

This Is Why Military Members Leave Coins on the Gravestones of the Fallen

The moving tradition of leaving coins on the gravestones of military members can be traced back to ancient times.

Find A Coin On A Headstone? Don't Touch,Here's Why

Coins on a headstone? Finders, keepers? Not this time.

Custom Memorials & Your Guide to Popular Headstone Symbols

With the extensive selection of custom memorials, almost any symbol or message can be added to stone grave markers. However, despite a plethora of options, there are

Understanding the Meaning of Nature Symbols on Custom Memorials

The symbols etched on custom memorials can be as complex or simple as the family of the deceased wishes. Designed to convey the beliefs and philosophies of the individual

10 funeral home realities you probably never wanted to know

As Halloween approaches and the fall decor goes up, we find ourselves surrounded by pumpkins, scary movies and mountains of candy.

Leave the national monuments alone

No one has offered a coherent, plausible argument that the previously declared monuments were poorly chosen, or reflected bad policies.

How fashion is saving Italy's monuments

Commercial logos on historic sites may seem crass, but in Italy there may be no other way to preserve cherished monuments.

Famous Monuments Hiding Little-Known Secrets

Even though these monuments are extremely well known, they hold secrets that not many people are aware of.

Not All Monuments Men Were Men

Dozens of women contributed to the recovery of looted art during World War II, though their stories aren’t as well known as those of the Monuments Men.

Why Our Fantasy of a Dark and Bloody Middle Ages Is So Hard to Shake 

What Do You Do With Controversial Monuments and Statues?

Cities around the country are scrambling with ways to accommodate monuments to a past that many consider as oppressive.

Engineering students print 3D monuments, ornaments

In May 2016, Enterprise High School engineering students printed the first 3D miniature Boll Weevil Monument after being approached by the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce.

Where to hunt for dinosaurs in Dorset

Enjoy a memorable family break in Dorset this half term, hunting for prehistoric creatures.

Iconic Monuments You Didn’t Know Were Eco-Friendly

The eco-friendly travel trend is on the rise, from uber-sustainable hotels to ethical safari experiences. But did you know that some of the world’s most famous monuments have gotten on board with the green movement, too? From the Taj Mahal to Big Ben to the Sydney Opera House, the following inter...

11 Unusual National Parks and Monuments

The National Park Service encompasses more than just the legendary names like Yellowstone and Yosemite. It's not all landscapes either. Learn about great sites and places you might not have known were national parks.

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What Do Monuments Reveal About Their Makers?

An archaeologist ponders memorials—from the Monti gate to the Taj Mahal—and finds clues about the reasons people want to be remembered.