Last time on History’s Badasses, we covered the woman known as the “Spanish Joan of Arc”: … History’s Badasses: Hugh GlassRead 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.
Archaeologists Have Found an Ancient Dog Graveyard in Siberia
SALEKHARD, RUSSIA – Archaeologists have found the remains of a 2,000 year old graveyard near the … Archaeologists Have Found an Ancient Dog Graveyard in SiberiaRead more
Archaeology at Giza Reveals the Secrets of Khufu’s Great Pyramid
“I really believe that Cheops’ chamber is not discovered yet, and all three chambers were just … Archaeology at Giza Reveals the Secrets of Khufu’s Great PyramidRead more
A History of Science Fiction (Part IV)
Last time on the History of Science Fiction, we covered the late 19th century and early … A History of Science Fiction (Part IV)Read more
History’s Nutcases: Caroline Prodgers
‘All great men have their statues and it’s but their due, But I wonder why the … History’s Nutcases: Caroline ProdgersRead more
Battles That Made History: The 300 at Thermopylae
In 480 BC, during what is called the Second Greco-Persian War, King Xerxes of Persia sent … Battles That Made History: The 300 at ThermopylaeRead more
What’s In Store For Somalia’s Cave Art?
“These paintings are unique. This style cannot be found anywhere in Africa.” Abdisalam Shabelleh, site manager … What’s In Store For Somalia’s Cave Art?Read more
How Ancient Tattoo Artists Used Volcanic Glass
NANGGU, SOLOMON ISLANDS – Archaeologists from Australia and New Zealand working on a Pacific site have … How Ancient Tattoo Artists Used Volcanic GlassRead more
World’s Oldest Paycheck Says Workers Were Paid In Beer
A tablet made around 3100 to 3000 BC is the world’s oldest paycheck. It’s over 5,000 … World’s Oldest Paycheck Says Workers Were Paid In BeerRead more
History’s Badasses: Agustina of Aragon
Last week on History’s Badasses, we talked about Soviet sniper Lyudmila Pavlichenko, the most successful female sniper … History’s Badasses: Agustina of AragonRead more