Last time on the History of Science Fiction, we covered the 18th and 19th centuries– which … History of Science Fiction (Part III)Read 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.
Noble Couple Unearthed In Unique Viking Burial
“It’s very special that the man and woman’s graves are marked by the same tomb or … Noble Couple Unearthed In Unique Viking BurialRead more
History’s Nutcases: Emperor Elagabalus
“The name Elagabalus is branded in history above all others [because of his] unspeakably disgusting life.” … History’s Nutcases: Emperor ElagabalusRead more
The Roman Empire Looked a Little Different, According to New Dig
“Until recently, who would have thought that Ipplepen village was once ‘plugged in’ to the Roman … The Roman Empire Looked a Little Different, According to New DigRead more
Battles That Made History: Hastings, 1066
It’s a battle that’s recorded in history textbooks all over the globe, and one of the … Battles That Made History: Hastings, 1066Read more
Cappadocia’s Underground Monastary
“We will see what we find in the next stages. The history of this place is … Cappadocia’s Underground MonastaryRead more
The Roman Centurion’s Terror Weapon
“You don’t just have these silent but deadly bullets flying over; you’ve got a sound effect … The Roman Centurion’s Terror WeaponRead more
History’s 11 Most Magnificent Cities
We usually don’t tend to think of cities before the industrial revolution of the 19th and … History’s 11 Most Magnificent CitiesRead more
700 Archaeologists Are Calling for Protection of Bears Ears, Utah
“These archaeological sites, these artifacts are the footprints of our people. We do not see these … 700 Archaeologists Are Calling for Protection of Bears Ears, UtahRead more
The Quest for Aristotle’s Tomb
At the 2,400 Years World Congress, which marks 2,400 years since Aristotle’s birth, archaeologist Konstantinos Sismanidis … The Quest for Aristotle’s TombRead more