Video - Ancient China’s Hired Mourners: The Ultimate Farewell Performance!

Did you know that in ancient China, some families employed professional mourners to wail and cry at funerals to show how important and loved the deceased person was? This practice wasn't just reserved for the wealthy; even middle-class families saved up to hire these dramatic experts. These mourners would perform heartfelt theatrics, complete with tears, sobs, and sometimes even rolling on the ground in grief. Talk about a performance to die for! And here's the kicker: the louder they wailed, the more honor they were believed to bestow upon the departed. Want to hear more jaw-dropping historical facts? Let me know in the comments!