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
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.
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
Sattjeni: A Royal Discovery
ASWAN, EGYPT – Egypt’s antiques ministry announced an amazing new discovery on May 24 of a … Sattjeni: A Royal DiscoveryRead more
The Oldest Oracle to Apollo Found in Athens
ATHENS, GREECE – Archaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be the first Oracle ever built … The Oldest Oracle to Apollo Found in AthensRead more
History’s Badasses: Jack Churchill
“Any officer who goes into action without his sword is improperly dressed.” – Mad Jack Churchill … History’s Badasses: Jack ChurchillRead more
Man Finds 2,200 Year Old Skeleton In His Basement
“When we dug out the skull we were scared to death and even called the local … Man Finds 2,200 Year Old Skeleton In His BasementRead more
5 of The Most Ridiculous Deaths in History
People are idiots. If you’ve studied history, you know this quite well by now. Now, there’s … 5 of The Most Ridiculous Deaths in HistoryRead more
Battles that Made History: D-Day
“We will accept nothing less than full victory.” – Dwight D. Eisenhower It was the one … Battles that Made History: D-DayRead more
History’s Nutcases: King Charles VI “The Mad”
Last time, on History’s Nutcases, we covered the most notorious female serial killer of all time: Elizabeth … History’s Nutcases: King Charles VI “The Mad”Read more