Space ships, droids, clones, end-of-days, zombies and nuclear apocalypses and the meaning of life. Dystopias, utopias, … The History of Science Fiction (Part I)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.
Rare Shipwreck Found in Boston
Construction workers were working on a new building in this year’s spring warmth at the Boston … Rare Shipwreck Found in BostonRead more
Battles That Made History: Marathon
‘With you it rests, Callimachus, either to bring Athens to slavery, or, by securing her freedom, … Battles That Made History: MarathonRead more
History’s Badasses: Alvin York
It’s Memorial Day. People all across the United States are commemorating soldiers that have died in … History’s Badasses: Alvin YorkRead more
The Origins of Memorial Day
A blistering day in South Carolina, May 1st, 1865 in Charleston. The South had been devastated … The Origins of Memorial DayRead more
Exact Location of the Bear River Massacre Found
The narrative of Native American history in the United States is patchy at best. Many events … Exact Location of the Bear River Massacre FoundRead more
History’s Nutcases: The Blood Countess
Last time on History’s Nutcases, we covered the infamous Vlad the Impaler. This week, we’re not moving … History’s Nutcases: The Blood CountessRead more
New Archaeology Reveals the True Extent of the Black Death
Pretty much everyone has heard of the “Black Death”: the plague that wiped out almost 200 … New Archaeology Reveals the True Extent of the Black DeathRead more
Stonehenge: An Archaeological Mystery (Part 1)
Last time in Unsolved Archaeology we covered the Nazca Lines. This time, we’re covering arguably one of … Stonehenge: An Archaeological Mystery (Part 1)Read more
“Petroglyph Patrol” Fights Vandalism in Utah
“This is them telling their stories to us. This is part of our history.” – Susan … “Petroglyph Patrol” Fights Vandalism in UtahRead more