I mentioned in my recent post on Sati that Queen Victoria outlawed the practice shortly before losing her own husband in December 1861. At the age of 42, Prince Albert passed away after a painful illness stretching more than two years. However, in an eerie prediction of things to come, Albert sensed his time was … Continue reading It Consumed Her, the Grief of Queen Victoria
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The Practice of Sati
The ancient Asian practice of Sati is a funeral ritual whereby a recently widowed woman would commit suicide by throwing herself upon her husband's funeral pyre. Such self-immolation is most commonly a Hindu practice dating back to 4th Century BCE. There are many reported incidences of women being forced to commit suicide this way against her … Continue reading The Practice of Sati
The Death of Socrates
The death of Socrates is an interesting case in which the method of his execution was to be suicide. Since this method is new to me, I had intended to complete my own account of the death of Socrates. However, I enjoyed very much the account provided by eyewitnesstohistory.com. So, I shall just share theirs: … Continue reading The Death of Socrates
