During the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, exploring was the thing to do. Europe was just now … Explorers Who Got Lost: Christopher Columbus and Vasco de GamaRead 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.
400-Year-Old Native American Homestead Discovered
GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA – Archaeologists have discovered a rare 400-year-old Native American homestead site that belonged to … 400-Year-Old Native American Homestead DiscoveredRead more
Unsolved Archaeology: Moai of Easter Island (Part I)
They stand in silence facing inward from the ocean, as if they are a line of … Unsolved Archaeology: Moai of Easter Island (Part I)Read more
5 Military Retreats That Saved the Day
Retreats usually spell defeat for the great generals of history. Many avoided it at all costs, … 5 Military Retreats That Saved the DayRead more
Utah’s Rock Art Might Be Thousands of Years Younger Than We Thought
At Utah’s Canyonlands National Park, on a remote sandstone wall, limbless anthropomorphic figures look down like … Utah’s Rock Art Might Be Thousands of Years Younger Than We ThoughtRead more
Archaeology Confirms Legendary Viking Sagas
“This is truly astonishing. As far as I know there is no known example of the … Archaeology Confirms Legendary Viking SagasRead more
Scientists Have Finally Deciphered The Antikythera Mechanism
In 1901, just off the coast of Antikythera, Greece, the remains of one of the most … Scientists Have Finally Deciphered The Antikythera MechanismRead more
Stonehenge: An Archaeological Mystery (Part 3)
So we’ve taken a look at when it was built and who built it, and we’ve even … Stonehenge: An Archaeological Mystery (Part 3)Read more
History’s Nutcases: Czar Peter III of Russia
Last week on History’s Nutcases, we met Charles VI. This week, we have yet another insane … History’s Nutcases: Czar Peter III of RussiaRead more
The History of Science Fiction (Part II)
Last week, we covered the early precursors to one of the world’s most beloved genres of … The History of Science Fiction (Part II)Read more