The body of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will rest in a glass case on public display. Forever. At least, so said his deputy, Nicolas Maduro. While the idea may seem alien to some, Chavez will be ...

A century ago, the federal government launched one of its most unusual and controversial investigations, bringing in teams of volunteers -- dubbed by the press the "poison squad" -- to dine on food ...

President Abraham Lincoln died on April 15th, 1865, mere hours after John Wilkes Booth inflicted the mortal gunshot wound, but his body had to survive a 19-day train ride across the country before ...

The comprehensive study of cadaveric anatomy and embalming techniques underpins critical advancements in medical education, surgical training, forensic investigations and biomechanics research.