The common rule of thumb from leading health experts is to get a full seven-to-nine hours … 4 Historical Geniuses Who Didn’t Sleep (And One Who Did!)Read 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.
Mysticism and Supersition: Inside the Iconic Delphic Oracle
Almost everyone has heard of the famous Delphic Oracle. Whether it was from a school textbook, … Mysticism and Supersition: Inside the Iconic Delphic OracleRead more
Ancient Surgery in Paphos
NEA PAPHOS, CYPRUS – Rooms 15 and 16 in the east portico of Nea Paphos’ Agora … Ancient Surgery in PaphosRead more
Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2016
2016 has been quite a year, what with the American presidency changing hands, Brexit, David Bowie’s … Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2016Read more
When Was the First New Year’s Day Celebrated?
New Year’s Day seems like one of those facts of life that has always existed. The … When Was the First New Year’s Day Celebrated?Read more
Archaeologists Have Found a Way to Discover the Gender of Ancient Rock Artists
In one of the biggest archaeological science breakthroughs of 2016, scientists have discovered a way to … Archaeologists Have Found a Way to Discover the Gender of Ancient Rock ArtistsRead more
Unique 8,000 Year-Old Figurines Discovered at Çatalhöyük
“The goal of our research is to understand, among other things, what led to the end … Unique 8,000 Year-Old Figurines Discovered at ÇatalhöyükRead more
The Christmas Truce of 1914
In December of 1914, bitter battles were fought in the trenches along the western front of … The Christmas Truce of 1914Read more
What Is “Yuletide”, Anyway?
During the Christmas Season, we hear a lot about “Yuletide” in Christmas songs everywhere, but where … What Is “Yuletide”, Anyway?Read more
The History Behind Hanukkah
Hanukkah, or Chanukkah, the Jewish festival of re-dedication, sometimes known as the festival of lights, overlaps … The History Behind HanukkahRead more