Author: Jeremiah Ken Jeremiah

A mention of mummification immediately brings to mind the ancient Egyptians–but the Roman Catholic Church has long used the practice to preserve notable members of its faith. In Italy alone, more th …

This guide to identifying lions, unicorns and other creatures real and fanciful in Chinese and Japanese artwork explains how these and other animal depictions were introduced to the East, and how the …

Northern Japan is home to an ancient, esoteric tradition of self-mummifying Buddhist monks, little known to the outside world. Long after death, these ascetics continue to be revered as Living Buddha …