The more we learn about the Vikings, the more we realize that they weren’t exactly the … Vikings and Their CatsRead 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.
8,000 Year-Old Rock Art in Chad Vandalized
ENNENDI PLATEAU, CHAD – a UNESCO World Heritage Site deep in the Sahara desert has been … 8,000 Year-Old Rock Art in Chad VandalizedRead more
History’s Badasses: Oda Nobunaga
Last time, on History’s Badasses, we talked about the woman who founded the Red Cross: Clara Barton. This … History’s Badasses: Oda NobunagaRead more
Pyramid Tomb Unearthed in China Baffles Experts
ZHENGZHOU, HENAN PROVINCE, CHINA – Archaeologists working just west of the Yellow River discovered a mysterious … Pyramid Tomb Unearthed in China Baffles ExpertsRead more
Will the Real Ramses II Statue Please Stand Up?
“Last Tuesday they called me to announce the big discovery of a colossus of a king, … Will the Real Ramses II Statue Please Stand Up?Read more
What Was ‘The Enlightenment’?
We hear about it all the time. It was a pivotal point in European history, paving … What Was ‘The Enlightenment’?Read more
The Human Imprint on the Shifting Sahara Desert
In a quest to understand global climate change and how the human race plays a part … The Human Imprint on the Shifting Sahara DesertRead more
Flower Pot Turns Out to be Roman Sarcophagus
OXFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND – In a twist of events, an antiques expert visiting Blenheim Palace realized that … Flower Pot Turns Out to be Roman SarcophagusRead more
2,000 Year-Old “Bear Cult” Left a Surprise in Siberia
UST-POLUI, SIBERIA – Archaeologists investigating Siberia’s ancient “bear cult” at an ancient ceremonial site within the … 2,000 Year-Old “Bear Cult” Left a Surprise in SiberiaRead more
Huge Cache of Legendary Metal Found in Ancient Shipwreck
SICILY ITALY – A team of Italian divers have recovered a cache of rare metal that … Huge Cache of Legendary Metal Found in Ancient ShipwreckRead more