•  Archaeology is always trying to understand more about how we treat our dead. 
  • A slew of recent studies revealed more information about ancient burial rituals. 
  • Here are 12 recent discoveries about death, from vampire burial sites to vanishing mummy pregnancies.

Archaeology provides fascinating insights into the complex rites humans have used to send off our dead.

In time for Halloween, here are 12 discoveries made recently about death and burial practices, based on recent archaeological findings.