There's an abandoned Soviet nuclear bunker in Poland full of cannibal ants. And weird as it sounds, it's helping us learn more about the behavior of social insects.<br/>

As organisms decompose their chemical and bacterial components can leach into the surrounding ground and water. The bodies buried in cemeteries are no exception.

What if our bodies could help grow new life after we die, instead of being embalmed and buried or turned to ash? Join Katrina Spade as she discusses "recomposition" -- a system that uses the natural decomposition process to turn our...

If you want to go out and start your own cemetery in the uK, says Alison Killing, "you kind of can." She thinks a lot about where we die and are buried -- and in this talk, the architect and TED Fellow offers an eye-opening economic and...

Spindly trees, rusted gates, crumbling stone, a solitary mourner: these things come to mind when we think of cemeteries. But not long ago, many burial grounds were lively places, with gardens and crowds of people -- and for much of human...

Uncovering Naples' Hidden Secrets:Our journey concludes with a visit to Naples, where we delve into the mysterious catacombs hidden beneath the city's streets. These underground passageways hold echoes of the past, offering a glimpse...

Dive into the history of Colma, where the dead outnumber the living and cemeteries serve as community parks.<br/>

Where did the items found come from? Hear final thoughts about the empire in the wrap up.<br/>
The Silk Roads: Trade and Movement, Part 6