War, Remembrance, and Commemoration Through History

Learning about how war and death are commemorated is the purpose of this site.

Throughout recorded history, there are monuments, both grand and simple, that help to remember sacrifices made by humans in time of conflict and war. By studying these various commemorations, one can learn about the societies that built them, and compare social values and responses to conflict.  Memorials and commemorations can be used to provide a variety of information and teach about critical thinking.