Lorraine Evans

About the Author

Lorraine Evans is a distinguished archaeologist and historian whose work illuminates the profound cultural and social dimensions of death and remembrance across civilizations. With a PhD in archaeology from the University of Oxford, she has spent over two decades excavating and researching burial sites worldwide, from ancient Egyptian tombs to Victorian cemeteries. Her scholarly yet accessible writing bridges the gap between academic rigor and public fascination, exploring how societies honor their departed and what these practices reveal about life. In her acclaimed book Burying the Dead: An Archaeological History of Burial Grounds, Graveyards and Cemeteries, Evans delves into the evolution of funerary customs, blending meticulous historical analysis with evocative narratives of forgotten graves. A frequent contributor to journals like Antiquity and BBC History Magazine, she continues to unearth stories from the soil, reminding us that the past is never truly buried.