NANGGU, SOLOMON ISLANDS – Archaeologists from Australia and New Zealand working on a Pacific site have … How Ancient Tattoo Artists Used Volcanic 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.
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
The World’s Most Game-Changing Inventions [Part I]
History is forged in the fires of war and creativity. Throughout humanity’s timeline, there have been … The World’s Most Game-Changing Inventions [Part I]Read more
Carthage Dig Reveals the Mechanics of Ancient Chariot Racing
Rome was an empire obsessed with violence. Citizens went to fighting pits that stood like temples … Carthage Dig Reveals the Mechanics of Ancient Chariot RacingRead more
History’s Nutcases: John Mytton
Last time on History’s Nutcases, we covered boy-emperor of Rome, Elagabalus, whose hot temper, sexual preferences, and … History’s Nutcases: John MyttonRead more
The Mask of Pan: Mystery Solved
“Now that the whole gate has been exposed, we not only have better information for dating … The Mask of Pan: Mystery SolvedRead more
Unsolved Archaeology: The Moai of Easter Island (Part II)
Last time on Unsolved Archaeology, we introduced the Moai of Easter Island, or Rapa Nui, and talked … Unsolved Archaeology: The Moai of Easter Island (Part II)Read more
The Holocaust Prisoners That Dug a Tunnel With Spoons
“This discovery is a heartwarming witness to the victory of hope over desperation.” – Jon Seligman, … The Holocaust Prisoners That Dug a Tunnel With SpoonsRead more
Jack the Ripper: Terror of Whitechapel
In the swirling, dark fog of factory smoke and London rain, a serial killer legend was … Jack the Ripper: Terror of WhitechapelRead more