“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
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.
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
4 Ancient Societies That Were More Advanced Than You Thought
When we think of the trajectory of the human race, both socially, economically, and technologically, we … 4 Ancient Societies That Were More Advanced Than You ThoughtRead more
Archaeologists Have Found the Oldest Footprints in North America
“Our reported footprint date is not only the oldest human fossil evidence, but also the oldest … Archaeologists Have Found the Oldest Footprints in North AmericaRead more
Roman Coins Discovered in Okinawa, Japan
“I couldn’t believe they’d found coins from the Roman empire in Kasturen castle. I thought that they … Roman Coins Discovered in Okinawa, JapanRead more