The Victorian Era was a time of change, of innovation, and of really strange social values. … 7 Amusing Facts About the Victorian EraRead 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.
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
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
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
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
The Tomb of the Terracotta Warriors Is Still Surprising Archaeologists
“Different animal species were unearthed in Emperor Qinshihuang’s mausoleum, including real animals and those made of … The Tomb of the Terracotta Warriors Is Still Surprising ArchaeologistsRead more
Changing Landscapes: How Life Once Flourished in Jordan’s Black Desert
“There are literally many thousands of Safaitic inscriptions and petroglyphs in the Jebel Qurma region, which … Changing Landscapes: How Life Once Flourished in Jordan’s Black DesertRead more
Danish Archaeologists Have Matched a 300-Year-Old Poo to a 17th-Century Bishop
While we don’t normally think of someone’s bathroom habits as valuable insight into their life, archaeologists … Danish Archaeologists Have Matched a 300-Year-Old Poo to a 17th-Century BishopRead more
Did the Huns Build a Monument?
AKTAU, KAZAKHSTAN – In 2010, a man named F. Akhmadulin was wandering along the eastern coast … Did the Huns Build a Monument?Read more