Lauren Lewis
@lauren-lewis
Lauren is a contributing writer and historian with a passion for making history accessible and interesting for everyone. She holds an MA in History from Sam Houston State University and a BA in History from SUNY Plattsburgh. Lauren is a former teacher, freelance writer, and full-time wife and mom. In her spare time, she enjoys curling up with a good book and glass of wine, watching movies, and spending time with her family.
Get to Know the Nazca People and the Mysterious Nazca Lines
The Nazca were a pre-Columbian society that flourished in the coastal desert valleys of southern Peru. They are best known for their geoglyphs, the Nazca Lines.
6 Lesser-Known Geoglyphs Outside of Nazca
While the Nazca Lines of Peru are the best-known geoglyphs in the world, thousands of other glyphs around the world continue to dazzle citizens and researchers.
The History of the Ancient Olympics: Footraces in the Nude
In modern times, the Olympic Games take place in the summer and winter every four years. But where did the ancient Olympic Games originate from?
4 Sumerian Inventions that Changed the World
Explore the top four Sumerian inventions that changed the world and continue to affect our world today.