During the Christmas Season, we hear a lot about “Yuletide” in Christmas songs everywhere, but where … What Is “Yuletide”, Anyway?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.
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
5 Historical Christmas Foods Most People Don’t Eat Anymore
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
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