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
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.
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
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