Europe’s Dark Ages have captivated people for centuries. There’s been whole history textbooks written about them. … The 5 Major Causes Of The Dark AgesRead 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 History Behind Sherlock Holmes
In 1891, a legacy to rival all crime fiction to date began. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle … The History Behind Sherlock HolmesRead more
History’s Nutcases: The Zhengde Emperor
Last time, in History’s Nutcases, we covered Caligula. This time in the series, we’re taking a look … History’s Nutcases: The Zhengde EmperorRead more
3 Female Writers Who Made History
We hear a lot about great writers in school. Mostly the likes of Plato, or Shakespeare, … 3 Female Writers Who Made HistoryRead more
History’s Badasses: Christopher Lee
Most people know him as the white wizard Saruman from The Lord of the Rings, or as … History’s Badasses: Christopher LeeRead more
Rare 13th Century Chess Piece Discovered in England
During an excavation of the backyard of Wallingford Museum, a small carving was uncovered. At first, … Rare 13th Century Chess Piece Discovered in EnglandRead more
History’s Nutcases: Caligula
History is full of interesting anecdotes. A lot of those stories come from the insane, off-the-wall … History’s Nutcases: CaligulaRead more
5 Women in History Who Totally Misbehaved
“Well behaved women seldom make history.” History is full to the brim of women who fought … 5 Women in History Who Totally MisbehavedRead more
Bizarre Stories From European History (Part 2)
Welcome back to the weirdest stories from European history, plucked from textbooks and memoirs and great … Bizarre Stories From European History (Part 2)Read more
Bizarre Stories from European History (Part 1)
History, man: it’s a collection of random dates, bland facts, and long names that all blend … Bizarre Stories from European History (Part 1)Read more