In AD 1066, a date widely regarded as one of the most important dates in all … How to Forge a Norman SpearheadRead 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.
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
5000-year-long Record of Tsunamis Found in Sumatran Cave
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
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