We hear a lot about great writers in school. Mostly the likes of Plato, or Shakespeare, … 3 Female Writers Who Made HistoryRead 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.
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
Humans Walked Differently Before AD 1500, Research Shows
You don’t have to look much further than a piece of Medieval art to know that … Humans Walked Differently Before AD 1500, Research ShowsRead more
Site of Norse Parliament Discovered in Scottish Highlands
CAITHNESS, SCOTLAND – Archaeologists have found, once again, that Scotland seems to bear more historical resemblance … Site of Norse Parliament Discovered in Scottish HighlandsRead more
Snack After Death? 4,000-Year-Old Jar of Toads Found in Canaanite Tomb
NAHAL REPHA’IM BASIN, ISRAEL – Archaeologists were greeted with a surprising find when they opened up … Snack After Death? 4,000-Year-Old Jar of Toads Found in Canaanite TombRead more