Historical records aren’t always on paper. Sometimes, they’re written in stone. The Indian Ocean earthquake of … 5000-year-long Record of Tsunamis Found in Sumatran CaveRead 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.
Have Archaeologists Discovered King Tut’s Wife’s Final Resting Place?
VALLEY OF THE KINGS, EGYPT – famous archaeologist Zahi Hawass (former head of the Egyptian Supreme … Have Archaeologists Discovered King Tut’s Wife’s Final Resting Place?Read more
Researchers May Have Found Where Amelia Earhart Died
It’s been a mystery that has confounded history enthusiasts for years. What happened to Amelia Earhart? … Researchers May Have Found Where Amelia Earhart DiedRead more
History’s Badasses: The White Death
“I only did my duty, and what I was told to do was: to do as … History’s Badasses: The White DeathRead more
5 Accidental Inventions That Changed the World
Sometimes, people set out with an idea in their heads to invent something useful. Other times, … 5 Accidental Inventions That Changed the WorldRead more
This Viking King Was Buried With His Sword and His Dog
ICELAND – archaeologists working at Eyjafjörður fjord in northern Iceland uncovered a massive burial site earlier … This Viking King Was Buried With His Sword and His DogRead more
What Did People Use Before Shampoo?
When commercial shampoo began hitting store shelves in the 1930s, it changed the world. That begs … What Did People Use Before Shampoo?Read more
32 Hilarious Memes Only True History Nerds Will Understand
Usually, on this site, we post some pretty serious things: biographies, theories, archaeological news, and answers … 32 Hilarious Memes Only True History Nerds Will UnderstandRead more
Archaeologists Uncover Treasure Trove of Mayan Ritual Stones
“Ideology, expressed in material form and through aspects of public rituals and public ceremonial structures, played … Archaeologists Uncover Treasure Trove of Mayan Ritual StonesRead more
2,500-Year-Old Burial of Celtic Prince Reveals Stunning Secrets
LAVAU, FRANCE – two years ago, a small village in eastern France became famous when archaeologists … 2,500-Year-Old Burial of Celtic Prince Reveals Stunning SecretsRead more