It came as a horrible surprise. Just a few weeks before, a museum in Norway had … 400 Viking Artifacts Stolen From Norwegian MuseumRead 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: Florence Nightingale
Last time on History’s Badasses, we covered a man named Simo Häyhä. He has been widely regarded by historians as … History’s Badasses: Florence NightingaleRead more
New Tablet Proves Babylonians Discovered Trigonometry, Not Greeks
For hundreds of years, schools have taught that the Greek mathematician, Euclid, is the father of … New Tablet Proves Babylonians Discovered Trigonometry, Not GreeksRead more
10 Facts About Leonardo da Vinci You Didn’t Learn in School
“[Leonardo da Vinci’s] mind and personality seem to us superhuman, while the man himself mysterious and … 10 Facts About Leonardo da Vinci You Didn’t Learn in SchoolRead more
Pueblo Rock Art Depicts a Total Solar Eclipse 900 Years Ago
This year’s eclipse was captured by millions of people with their smartphones and cameras. For a … Pueblo Rock Art Depicts a Total Solar Eclipse 900 Years AgoRead more
Were There Cannibals In Ancient Britain?
“There’s a lot more variability in human cultures, and cultural behavior, than we might think.” – … Were There Cannibals In Ancient Britain?Read more
How to Forge a Norman Spearhead
In AD 1066, a date widely regarded as one of the most important dates in all … How to Forge a Norman SpearheadRead more
This 900-Year-Old Mummy From Siberia Still Has Eyelashes
“This radically changes our concept about this graveyard. It’s amazing.” – Archaeologist Alexander Gusev. SALEKHARD, SIBERIA … This 900-Year-Old Mummy From Siberia Still Has EyelashesRead more
BookCeption: Imaging Unveils A Manuscript Hidden in a Book’s Binding
For 500 years, the words on one slip of parchment have been unreadable. The manuscript was … BookCeption: Imaging Unveils A Manuscript Hidden in a Book’s BindingRead more
Recipes For the Rich: Victorian Cooking As it Was 200 Years Ago
We’ve done a post on weird recipes from the Victorian Times, but have you ever wondered … Recipes For the Rich: Victorian Cooking As it Was 200 Years AgoRead more