grieving
Twinless Twins: The Unique, Heartbreaking Grief of Losing a Twin Sibling
The relationship between twins has been described as the "closest and most enduring of all human relationships.” So what happens when one unexpectedly passes away?
How the Dearly Departed Could Come Back to Life
Simulations can be thought of as the next step in the evolution of bereavement.
Why We Care So Much When Icons Like Prince Die
A sociologist breaks down the mechanics behind the public displays of grief after a cultural hero dies.
Death and Emojis: How Grief Manifests on Social Media
On Paris Hilton mourning her friend with emojis, the uncanny sadness of the Tupac hologram at Coachella, and losing my father.
'Fragments of Him' Is an Affecting Interactive Reflection on Loss
It doesn't matter how great a gamer you are, you can't undo the sadness that runs through this unique indie experience.
A Month Living with Death in a Temple in Nepal
Photographer Yani Clarke spent a month documenting life and death at Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple, where more than 40 bodies are incinerated every day.
Photos of People Taking Selfies at the 9/11 Memorial
The 9/11 Memorial pools that now exist on the hallowed ground where nearly 3,000 people lost their lives on September 11th, 2001 aren’t exactly the ideal environment to exercise one’s tastelessness.
David Foster Wallace's Widow's Technology of Melancholy
Laura Green can't "celebrate" David Foster Wallace's new, final book. She saw his sickness for what it was: a debhilitating madness that kept him from enjoying life. She has her own sadness now, having watched her husband die, and her own guilt. She...