Nestled just a little bit south of the heart of the Greek Peloponnese, right on the … Sparta: Awesome Facts You Didn’t KnowRead 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.
Tattoo Found On 3,000 Year Old Mummy
Mummies in museums normally lay encased in their wrappings. Their bodies are never looked at because, … Tattoo Found On 3,000 Year Old MummyRead more
3 of the Stupidest Deaths in History
You could say that history’s the story of people dying right and left. People died of … 3 of the Stupidest Deaths in HistoryRead more
Unusual Peruvian Burial Found
Archaeology.org is calling it a “Temple of Death”. It’s a conundrum for Peruvian archaeologists, a find … Unusual Peruvian Burial FoundRead more
History’s Badasses: William Wilberforce
“God Almighty has set before me two great objects, the suppression of the slave trade and … History’s Badasses: William WilberforceRead more
The Man Behind Star Wars: George Lucas
When I was making ‘Star Wars,’ I wasn’t restrained by any kind of science. I simply … The Man Behind Star Wars: George LucasRead more
History’s Nutcases: King George III
Last time on History’s Nutcases, we covered the remarkable Zhengde Emperor. This time, we’ll be pointing out … History’s Nutcases: King George IIIRead more
Hannibal’s Superweapon: The War Elephant
The very idea of the war elephant is almost synonymous with the great Carthaginian general: Hannibal. He … Hannibal’s Superweapon: The War ElephantRead more
Unsolved Archaeology: The Nazca Lines
It was 1927. Peruvian Archaeologist Torbio Meija Xesspe was hiking in the foothills of the Peruvian … Unsolved Archaeology: The Nazca LinesRead more
Over 1,300 Pounds of Roman Coins Found
Friday, April 27th, 2016. It was just a routine day for a group of Spanish construction … Over 1,300 Pounds of Roman Coins FoundRead more