“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
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.
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
A Ritual Roman Burial Uncovered in Switzerland Remains a Mystery
AARGAU, SWITZERLAND – Archaeologists have unearthed a strange find: an earthenware pot filled with bronze coins … A Ritual Roman Burial Uncovered in Switzerland Remains a MysteryRead more
A Danish Archaeologist Has Discovered How the Vikings Really Fought
According to Danish archaeologist Rolf Warming, our preconceived notions about how Vikings really behaved in combat … A Danish Archaeologist Has Discovered How the Vikings Really FoughtRead more
6 Facts About Vikings Your History Teacher Didn’t Tell You
We know a lot about Vikings thanks to the number of elaborate burials and historical texts … 6 Facts About Vikings Your History Teacher Didn’t Tell YouRead more
History’s Badasses: Bruce Lee
“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man … History’s Badasses: Bruce LeeRead more
The Mystery of the Dutch Freighter That Killed Its Crew
The sea has always been a mysterious and terrifying place for the human race. There’s just … The Mystery of the Dutch Freighter That Killed Its CrewRead more
Archaeologists Found an Ancient Skeleton in China That’s Wrapped In Weed
TURPAN BASIN, CHINA – Archaeologists are calling it an “extraordinary cache”. They’ve found the body of … Archaeologists Found an Ancient Skeleton in China That’s Wrapped In WeedRead more