Last time on History’s Nutcases, we talked about a man named Jemmy Hirst, who fancied riding a … History’s Nutcases: TiberiusRead 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.
Neolithic ‘Calendar Rock’ Discovered in Sicily
“This obviously reinforces the sacrality of the site.” – Archaeologist Giuseppe La Spina. SICILY, ITALY – … Neolithic ‘Calendar Rock’ Discovered in SicilyRead more
Medieval Germany Had Their Own Disposable Cups
“The parties took place in the summer here in the courtyard. The cups were simply thrown … Medieval Germany Had Their Own Disposable CupsRead more
Battles That Made History: Tours
Last time, on Battles That Made History, we talked about the famous Battle of Gettysburg. Gettysburg was the … Battles That Made History: ToursRead more
Laodicea’s Sacred Agora
“Work in the agora is very important. It covers an area of 35,000 square meters. There … Laodicea’s Sacred AgoraRead more
Why Can’t We Say “Macbeth” in a Theater?
Macbeth – the famed “Scottish Play” – is one of Shakespeare’s most popular tragedies. More famous … Why Can’t We Say “Macbeth” in a Theater?Read more
Brand New Treasures of Knossos Uncovered, Smashing Thera Theory
“No other site in the Aegean period has such a range of imports,” – Antonis Kotsonas, … Brand New Treasures of Knossos Uncovered, Smashing Thera TheoryRead more
How Breakfast Cereal Changed the World
Today, we have thousands of breakfast options available on our grocery store shelves. There’s a million … How Breakfast Cereal Changed the WorldRead more
That Time Santa Anna Held a Funeral for His Amputated Leg
In case anyone needed more proof that history isn’t just a boring list of dates and … That Time Santa Anna Held a Funeral for His Amputated LegRead more
History’s Badasses: Boudica
“Nothing is safe from Roman pride and arrogance. They will deface the sacred and will deflower … History’s Badasses: BoudicaRead more