“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
