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
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: 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
Facts You Didn’t Know About History’s Greatest Composer
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in 1756. He was considered one of the greatest composers of … Facts You Didn’t Know About History’s Greatest ComposerRead more