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
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: Boudica
“Nothing is safe from Roman pride and arrogance. They will deface the sacred and will deflower … History’s Badasses: BoudicaRead more
Israeli Authorities Launch New Investigation of Judean Desert Caves
DEAD SEA, ISRAEL – In a surprising turn of events, new fragments of text have … Israeli Authorities Launch New Investigation of Judean Desert CavesRead more
Inside the World’s Oldest Mummies
SANTIAGO, CHILE – Researchers are using modern medical technology to reconstruct the likeness and understand the … Inside the World’s Oldest MummiesRead more
Earliest-Known Cooking Vessels In the World Found in Lybia
Many experts say: cooking is what makes us human. Last week, archaeologists may have found the … Earliest-Known Cooking Vessels In the World Found in LybiaRead more
4 Historical Geniuses Who Didn’t Sleep (And One Who Did!)
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
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