Croatia
Archaeological Sensation in Pakrac: Medieval Grave with 'Vampire' Buried Face Down
Another unusual burial discovered at the Stari grad Pakrac site. The deceased was laid prone, suggesting rituals aimed at preventing the dead from returning among the living.
Culture
Funeral of Olivera Katarina: Son Mane First to Arrive with a Teardrop-Shaped Floral Arrangement
One of the biggest acting and music stars of the former Yugoslavia was laid to rest at the New Cemetery in Belgrade, in the Alley of Meritorious Citizens.
Science
World's Largest Whale Graveyard Dating 5.3 Million Years Discovered in Ocean
Scientists have found hundreds of whale fossils in the Indian Ocean, including extinct species new to science.