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Health, Sports & Psychology
Between life and death: what Halloween reveals about our fear of the afterlife
From ancient Samhain rituals to the words of medium Doris Stokes, this article explores how Halloween reflects our enduring fascination with death, the afterlife, and what lies beyond the veil.
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Society, Politics & Law
Is trick-or-treating legal or not?
As Halloween approaches, many parents and homeowners wonder what the legal position is on trick-or-treating in the UK. From age limits to antisocial behaviour, Marc Cornock explores what’s allowed and where the line is drawn.
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Society, Politics & Law
When the skeletons won’t go home: what the law says after Halloween
Halloween is all fun and games until the skeletons decide to stay. UK Legal expert Marc Cornock explores what the law says when the spooky season’s guests don’t return to their graves and why even the undead can be trespassers.
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Education & Development
How to celebrate Halloween with young children
Halloween is often filled with spooky costumes and scary decorations, but for children it doesn’t need to be overwhelming. By focusing on fun, inclusivity and safety, you can create celebrations that are age-appropriate, welcoming and full of positive memories – whether at home or in the classroom.
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History & The Arts
Mastering our fear of death with the Jack-o’-lantern
The tradition of carving faces into pumpkins can serve as a way of mastering our fear of death – this article explains why.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Could you work in end of life care?
Have you ever wondered what it's like to work in end of life care as a health care professional supporting dying patients and their families? Working with people who are dying can be both rewarding and emotionally draining.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Walk the walk: encountering death and dying spaces in hospital
For some staff in hospitals, dealing with serious injury and death may be a common occurrence. But it is often unchartered territory for family and friends when called in to visit someone they know. It can be a time of heightened emotions and confusion.
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History & The Arts
Ancient ideas: where does the soul go?
Humans have grappled with the question of what happens after death for millennia. Across the ancient world, many different cultures developed their own answers and underworlds. The Ancient Greeks had several theories about what might come next.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Let's talk about sex, intimacy and relationships...
... with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition or another disabling condition. Try our interactive video experience to explore the challenges around sex. It doesn't have to be embarrassing!
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Finding your way after the death of a significant person
Grief is personal, shaped by culture, identity and experience. Bereavement professional Remi Martin reflects on loss, resilience, and navigating life after losing a significant person, especially within racially minoritised communities.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
The healing power of nature writing
Writing about the natural world and environment can work wonders for our wellbeing – this article explains how.
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History & The Arts
Grief and the body: mourning in ancient Rome
In Ancient Rome was physically violent mourning seen as a true manifestation of the mourners’ grief, or was the bodily expression a performance?