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
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.
Surprising Statues Unearthed at Petra
PETRA, JORDAN – Archaeologists were excavating Petra’s north ridge, examining what they thought was a pretty … Surprising Statues Unearthed at PetraRead more
Inside Rome’s Great Colosseum
When we think of entertainment today, we usually think of going to the movies or going … Inside Rome’s Great ColosseumRead more
The 25 Best-Selling Books of All Time
People have been telling stories as long as there have been people. Ever since the written … The 25 Best-Selling Books of All TimeRead more
The Real History That Inspired Dracula
In 1887, Irish author Bram Stoker published his Gothic horror novel, Dracula. It tells the story of … The Real History That Inspired DraculaRead more
History’s Badasses: Fazal Din
Last week, on History’s Badasses, we covered King Naresuan, the Black Prince of Thailand, who liberated Thailand … History’s Badasses: Fazal DinRead more
Excavations at Bulgarian City Have Some Intriguing Finds
PLOVDIV, BULGARIA – Archaeologists working on the archaeological site of Nebet Tepe have unearthed a necropolis, … Excavations at Bulgarian City Have Some Intriguing FindsRead more
1,000 Year Old Viking Sword Uncovered In South Iceland
SKAFTÁRHREPPUR, SOUTH ICELAND – A group of fowl hunters were tracking a gaggle of geese in … 1,000 Year Old Viking Sword Uncovered In South IcelandRead more
History’s Nutcases: Sir George Sitwell
“[Sir George Sitwell was] the strangest old bugger you ever met.” – Harold Acton. Last week … History’s Nutcases: Sir George SitwellRead more
Battles That Made History: Gettysburg
Last week on Battles That Made History, we talked about the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon’s famous final … Battles That Made History: GettysburgRead more