Memorials

Celebrity Profiles

'Rest in peace' is a traditional wish for the deceased to find peace after death. Its roots lie in early Christian epitaphs and Latin phrases such as 'requiescat in pace,' commo...

history

The memorial and grave of Diana, Princess of Wales, at Althorp Estate in Northamptonshire, England, serve as a focal point for public remembrance. This guide outlines the histor...

history-politics

Personal stories from 9/11 offer immediate, human-scale insight into an event that reshaped politics, security, and daily life across the United States and beyond. These account...

evergreen

When news reports say tributes pour in for a person or community, the phrase signals public grief, admiration, and offers of support. This evergreen explainer defines the expres...