Most people know him as the white wizard Saruman from The Lord of the Rings, or as … History’s Badasses: Christopher LeeRead 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.
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
Stanislav Petrov, the Man Who Stopped WW3, Dies at 77
This man saved the world in the 1980s, and you’ve probably never heard of him. It … Stanislav Petrov, the Man Who Stopped WW3, Dies at 77Read more