When we think of the trajectory of the human race, both socially, economically, and technologically, we … 4 Ancient Societies That Were More Advanced Than You ThoughtRead more
Author: Elizabeth Lundin
Elizabeth Lundin is a Portland-based freelance writer and blogger who enjoys writing about history almost as much as she enjoys reading it: which is quite a lot.
Archaeologists Have Found the Oldest Footprints in North America
“Our reported footprint date is not only the oldest human fossil evidence, but also the oldest … Archaeologists Have Found the Oldest Footprints in North AmericaRead more
Roman Coins Discovered in Okinawa, Japan
“I couldn’t believe they’d found coins from the Roman empire in Kasturen castle. I thought that they … Roman Coins Discovered in Okinawa, JapanRead more
Newly Uncovered Burial in Arizona Tells a Tale of Compassion and Community
“There’s more that we can say about these people besides, they lived, they died, and this … Newly Uncovered Burial in Arizona Tells a Tale of Compassion and CommunityRead more
History’s Badasses: Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt
“Roosevelt, more than any other man… showed the singular primitive quality that belongs to ultimate matter—the … History’s Badasses: Theodore “Teddy” RooseveltRead more
Archaeologists Find Anglo-Saxon Palace Near Famous Sutton-Hoo Site
RENDLESHAM, ENGLAND – Archaeologists have stumbled across a massively important find near one of the … Archaeologists Find Anglo-Saxon Palace Near Famous Sutton-Hoo SiteRead more
The Historical Case for Man’s Best Friend
“Humans were a bit of a fair-weather friend—we were not as reliable as they were. We … The Historical Case for Man’s Best FriendRead more
Fisherman Discovers 4,000-Year-Old Figurine in River
“It is true miracle that Nikolay Tarasov found it…It is one of the most significant archaeological … Fisherman Discovers 4,000-Year-Old Figurine in RiverRead more
Not As Civilized As We Thought: Greeks May Have Practiced Ritual Murder
MOUNT LYKAION, GREECE – The discovery of a 3,000 year-old skeleton near a sacrificial altar on … Not As Civilized As We Thought: Greeks May Have Practiced Ritual MurderRead more
Spectacular 3,200-Year-Old Tomb Discovered on Cyprus
DROMOAXIA VIZATZIA, CYPRUS – a 3,200 year-old tomb discovered in one of the oldest cities on … Spectacular 3,200-Year-Old Tomb Discovered on CyprusRead more