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Local Project Looks to Resurrect Cemetery History

Cemeteries have always been viewed as sacred places. But over the years and centuries, some graveyards fade away, and with the passage of time take with it the record of our history and culture. But a

Cemeteries have always been viewed as sacred places. But over the years and centuries, some graveyards fade away, and with the passage of time take with it the record of our history and culture. But a local project is looking to resurrect the past by documenting San Diego's cemeteries.

Guest

  • Seth Mallios , professor of anthropology at San Diego State University, author of the new book San Diego Cemeteries (due for release in May).

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