Nothing says Christmas more than snow on the ground outside, a fire burning in the fireplace, … The History Behind 3 of Our Most Beloved Christmas TraditionsRead 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.
Which Came First? Bread or Beer?
Alcohol is integral to our existence as a species. Every culture, from tribes in the Amazon … Which Came First? Bread or Beer?Read more
Where Women Rule: 4 of History’s Ancient Matriarchies
Much of the traditional narrative of the human race as told by history textbooks is that … Where Women Rule: 4 of History’s Ancient MatriarchiesRead more
History’s Nutcases: Jemmy Hirst
Last time on History’s Nutcases, we talked about the famous Romantic poet, Lord Byron, whose life was characterized … History’s Nutcases: Jemmy HirstRead more
United Nations to Convict ISIS of War Crimes for Destroying Historical and Cultural Sites
“I’m confident that there will be trials for the destruction we’ve seen in the Middle East, … United Nations to Convict ISIS of War Crimes for Destroying Historical and Cultural SitesRead more
