It was December of 1835. Texas was fighting a bloody battle for independence from Mexico. It … New Alamo Project Has Uncovered an Exciting FindRead 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.
The Face of Prehistoric Scotland: Meet Ava
The face you’re looking at is 3,700 years old. Her name is Ava, and she was … The Face of Prehistoric Scotland: Meet AvaRead more
Battles That Made History: The Siege of Yorktown
Last time on Battles that Made History, we talked about the legendary Battle of the 300, commonly … Battles That Made History: The Siege of YorktownRead more
Does a Paleo Diet Eliminate Cancer? Not According to Archaeology
“Modern medicine tends to assume that cancers and tumours in humans are diseases caused by modern … Does a Paleo Diet Eliminate Cancer? Not According to ArchaeologyRead more
Archaeology and the Kingdom of Gesher
“The feeling you get is that they are either terrified of something on the outside or … Archaeology and the Kingdom of GesherRead more
Mayan Site Helps Archaeologists Debunk ‘Chariots of the Gods’ Theory
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – Mayan king Pakal’s soul was destined to go down, not up, archaeologists … Mayan Site Helps Archaeologists Debunk ‘Chariots of the Gods’ TheoryRead more
How Anglo-Saxons Established Dominance By Burying Their Dead
ROTHLEY, LEICESTERSHIRE – A new find is helping researchers reshape an old narrative about England’s history. … How Anglo-Saxons Established Dominance By Burying Their DeadRead more
Tools Dating Back 16,000 Years Found In Texas
“We are beginning to understand that the first peoples in the New World were just like … Tools Dating Back 16,000 Years Found In TexasRead more
New Royal Tomb Shatters Misconceptions About the Moche
“When I started as a young student, 25, 30 years ago, we thought the Moche was … New Royal Tomb Shatters Misconceptions About the MocheRead more
Unsolved Archaeology: The Fall of the Minoans
Last time on Unsolved Archaeology, we talked about the Moai of Easter Island, the sentries that face … Unsolved Archaeology: The Fall of the MinoansRead more