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
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.
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
The Skeletons in Benjamin Franklin’s Basement
LONDON, 1998 – Renovators were working on turning Benjamin Franklin’s ambassadorial abode in London into a … The Skeletons in Benjamin Franklin’s BasementRead more
History’s Badasses: Lyudmila Pavlichenko
“The only feeling I have is the great satisfaction a hunter feels who has killed a … History’s Badasses: Lyudmila PavlichenkoRead more
Over 4,000 Stolen Artifacts Have Been Returned Home to Peru
It’s a major victory for Peru’s archaeological community, over four thousand archaeological and historical pieces have … Over 4,000 Stolen Artifacts Have Been Returned Home to PeruRead more
History of Science Fiction (Part III)
Last time on the History of Science Fiction, we covered the 18th and 19th centuries– which … History of Science Fiction (Part III)Read more