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
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.
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
Archaeologists Can Finally Date Aboriginal Rock Art
A team of scientists from ANSTO’s Centre for Accelerator Science have developed a new technique that … Archaeologists Can Finally Date Aboriginal Rock ArtRead more
7 Amusing Facts About the Victorian Era
The Victorian Era was a time of change, of innovation, and of really strange social values. … 7 Amusing Facts About the Victorian EraRead more
Krampusnacht: What Is It, and How Did it Start?
When most children in the world are thinking of a jolly, round old man with a … Krampusnacht: What Is It, and How Did it Start?Read more
Archaeologists Have Discovered ‘Unprecedented’ 3,000 Year-Old Cemetery in Israel
ASHKELON CEMETERY, ISRAEL – Archaeologists have made an incredible discovery along Israel’s coast: a 3,000 year-old … Archaeologists Have Discovered ‘Unprecedented’ 3,000 Year-Old Cemetery in IsraelRead more
Where Was Ancient Byblos’ Harbor?
The city of Byblos is considered by the UNESCO World Heritage Foundation to be one of … Where Was Ancient Byblos’ Harbor?Read more
History’s Badasses: Spartacus
Last time on History’s Badasses, we covered martial arts badass, actor, and director Bruce Lee. This time, we’re … History’s Badasses: SpartacusRead more
6 More of History’s Most Ridiculous Deaths
Think history is just a boring list of names and dates? Think again. There’s hundreds of … 6 More of History’s Most Ridiculous DeathsRead more