Why do cemeteries feel frightening, and how could we see them differently?

In superstitions, legends and folk sayings, the most frightening things often happen in cemeteries — especially after dark, and especially to those who break the rules of the world of the dead.

To face these fears directly, join us for a lecture on September 1.

We’ll discuss:

▫️ how visual imagery shapes the way we perceive cemeteries;
▫️ which gravestones and memorials become places of collective devotion;
▫️ how to understand what exactly makes cemeteries frightening to us.