Featuring : PAUL KOUDOUNARIS, Faithful unto Death: Pet cemeteries, animal graves, and eternal devotionWhen a little dog named Cherry died in 1881, his owners arranged for a grave in a nearby gatekeeper's garden in London. At this time, the idea that a pet, even one that had lived as a family member, might be given a dignified burial was considered comical. But when other pet owners―likewise determined to memorialize their companion animals―followed suit, the world's first urban pet cemetery was born. More soon followed across Europe, the United States, and then the rest of the world, resulting in a revolution in the way we consider animals. Paul Koudounaris, author, artist and photographer who gave us The Empire of Death and Heavenly Bodies returns with Faithful unto Death: the stories of people who gave their hearts to a disparate variety of species, yet were all united in one common belief. The reward at death for a faithful animal companion should reflect the love it offered during life. These astonishing photographs and stories are sure to move you—and Paul is an ever fascinating conversation companion.
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Episode was recorded live March 13, 2025.
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