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
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.
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