We all learn about England’s most beloved playwright, William Shakespeare in school, but when people think … Surprising Facts About Shakespeare You Didn’t Learn In SchoolRead 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.
A New Study About the First Polynesian Islanders Is Rewriting History
“All the evidence from different disciplines has come together … the genomics has clinched it.” – Peter Bellwood, … A New Study About the First Polynesian Islanders Is Rewriting HistoryRead more
Grave of Greek “Griffin Warrior” Discovered in Pylos
“We have a snapshot here, captured in time, with the objects as they were placed around … Grave of Greek “Griffin Warrior” Discovered in PylosRead more
This Mysterious Facedown 17th-Century Burial Is Baffling Archaeologists
BERNESE LAKELAND, SWITZERLAND – Archaeologists discovered a burial in an ancient cemetery in 2013 that … This Mysterious Facedown 17th-Century Burial Is Baffling ArchaeologistsRead more
3 of History’s Creepiest Unsolved Disappearances
Throughout history, there have been a host of disappearances that leave even the best sleuths completely … 3 of History’s Creepiest Unsolved DisappearancesRead more
History’s Nutcases: Lord Byron
Last time on History’s Nutcases, we met the peculiar Sir George Sitwell, who had a strange obsession … History’s Nutcases: Lord ByronRead more
Ancient Chinese Metalworking Discovered In Alaska
“This will cause other people to think about the Arctic differently.” – H. Kory Cooper, an anthropologist … Ancient Chinese Metalworking Discovered In AlaskaRead more
1900-Year-Old Mosaic Floors Unearthed in Ephesus
“These are municipal residences of prominent and wealthy Ephesian citizens, whose houses served as spaces in … 1900-Year-Old Mosaic Floors Unearthed in EphesusRead more
The Unsolved Mystery of 5,000 Year-Old Scottish Rock Art
“It is emotional when you have worked on a project such as this, touched it, walked … The Unsolved Mystery of 5,000 Year-Old Scottish Rock ArtRead more
Just Like Jurassic Park, A Fossilized Blood-Filled Mosquito Has Been Found
“it is not surprising that a fossil of a blood-engorged mosquito has not been described [before]; … Just Like Jurassic Park, A Fossilized Blood-Filled Mosquito Has Been FoundRead more