Archaeology is the business of discovering how people lived in ancient times. It’s not unusual to … Unique Native American Site Found in OhioRead 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.
The Dark History that Inspired Oliver Twist
“The English are, as far as I know, the hardest worked people on whom the sun … The Dark History that Inspired Oliver TwistRead more
New Discovery Reveals The Truth About Monroe’s “Cabin-Castle”
“What we saw before us, as well as his modest prose about his ‘cabin-castle’ — we … New Discovery Reveals The Truth About Monroe’s “Cabin-Castle”Read more
History’s Nutcases: Vlad III Drăculea
Thus far on History’s nutcases, we’ve had a good mix of the harmless, like King George … History’s Nutcases: Vlad III DrăculeaRead more
Knives in the Dark: The Sicarii
Before there was Assassin’s Creed and the elusive ninja, the Sicarii stalked the shadows of the ancient world, … Knives in the Dark: The SicariiRead more
New Scans of King Tut’s Tomb Raise Controversy
Arguably one of the most important discoveries in Egyptology is still surprising and perplexing archaeologists to this … New Scans of King Tut’s Tomb Raise ControversyRead more
History’s Badasses: Audie Murphy
Last time on History’s Badasses, we covered the man who abolished the slave trade in the British … History’s Badasses: Audie MurphyRead more
Agatha Christie’s Unsolved Disappearance
It was a mystery for the ages, one that drew in the entirety of Britain’s police … Agatha Christie’s Unsolved DisappearanceRead more
History’s Nutcases: Nero
Last week on History’s Nutcases, we covered Mad King George III of England. This week, we’re … History’s Nutcases: NeroRead more
The Middle Ages Was a Bizarre Time in Art History
Knights, castles, maidens, the plague…the middle ages was a confusing time to be alive. Art is … The Middle Ages Was a Bizarre Time in Art HistoryRead more