Last time on History’s Badasses, we covered the man who abolished the slave trade in the British … History’s Badasses: Audie MurphyRead 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.
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
Sparta: Awesome Facts You Didn’t Know
Nestled just a little bit south of the heart of the Greek Peloponnese, right on the … Sparta: Awesome Facts You Didn’t KnowRead more
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