The human race has been celebrating the holiday of Christmas for a very long time – … 5 Historical Christmas Foods Most People Don’t Eat AnymoreRead 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.
5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is the newest addition to the winter holidays. It was created fifty years ago, and … 5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About KwanzaaRead more
Who’s Who?: Santa Claus, Saint Nick, and Father Christmas
There’s three main names that get thrown around a lot during the Christmas Season. You’ve got … Who’s Who?: Santa Claus, Saint Nick, and Father ChristmasRead more
Who Was Socrates, Really?
We all know Socrates as the classical Greek philosopher who is credited with being one of … Who Was Socrates, Really?Read more
The History Behind 3 of Our Most Beloved Christmas Traditions
Nothing says Christmas more than snow on the ground outside, a fire burning in the fireplace, … The History Behind 3 of Our Most Beloved Christmas TraditionsRead more
Which Came First? Bread or Beer?
Alcohol is integral to our existence as a species. Every culture, from tribes in the Amazon … Which Came First? Bread or Beer?Read more
Where Women Rule: 4 of History’s Ancient Matriarchies
Much of the traditional narrative of the human race as told by history textbooks is that … Where Women Rule: 4 of History’s Ancient MatriarchiesRead more
History’s Nutcases: Jemmy Hirst
Last time on History’s Nutcases, we talked about the famous Romantic poet, Lord Byron, whose life was characterized … History’s Nutcases: Jemmy HirstRead more
United Nations to Convict ISIS of War Crimes for Destroying Historical and Cultural Sites
“I’m confident that there will be trials for the destruction we’ve seen in the Middle East, … United Nations to Convict ISIS of War Crimes for Destroying Historical and Cultural SitesRead more
New Inscription Sheds Light on Ancient Jewish Revolt
TEL DOR, ISRAEL – Researchers with the University of Haifa have made an incredible underwater discovery: … New Inscription Sheds Light on Ancient Jewish RevoltRead more