Let’s take a look into the story behind the “90-minute interstellar mixtape”, sent into space in the 70s, as a kind of mixtape for extraterrestrials.
Jeff Bezos might be the richest man in modern history, but he’s by no means the richest man of all time.
Hidden in an old chapel in Paris, the Grand Guignol was home to on-stage death, sex and gore in the 19th century.
George Mendonsa, the sailor whose iconic homecoming kiss came to signify the end of WWII, recently passed away, causing many to revisit the photo.
Archaeologists were elated at the discovery of what they thought was a 4 500-year-old stone circle. This didn’t end well for them.
Since the 1960s, sunglasses have become a key accessory to any outfit. Let’s take a look at the iconic styles that defined five decades of eyewear.
A new book, ‘If You Lie Still, You Will Not Get Cold’, focuses on the untold story of the South African Citizen Force soldier during the Border War.
The new season of ‘Narcos’, set in Mexico, focusses on the founding father of Mexican narcotraffic: Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo.
The photograph of a smiling Adolf Hitler hugging a young Jewish girl, that recently sold for $11 520 at auction, hides an unlikely friendship and a dark tale.
Biltong is one of South Africa’s most popular and iconic snacks, and its history is also rich in tradition and folklore.
If you’ve ever wondered why we set off fireworks on November 5, here’s the real story behind Guy Fawkes Day.
Looking back at all of the trials and tribulations that the Royal Family endured, it isn’t hard to see why the Queen used the term ‘Annus Horribilis’.
India is set to unveil the world’s largest statue, a towering figure of a famous social and political leader.
Here’s everything you need to know about the ambitious plan to build a working replica of the famous Titanic, creatively dubbed the Titanic II.
There’s nothing better than a gin and tonic to round off the day. Did you know that your favourite drink actually has a pretty weird history?
Sometimes it pays to ignore popular public opinion, because history is full of stories of the little guy overcoming the odds. John Cooper is one of those.
September 24 is just around the corner, and that is cause for celebration. If you want to get the most out of Heritage Day, bear this in mind.
The world’s earliest drawing has been found in a cave around 300 kilometres outside of Cape Town. It’s no Mona Lisa.
TripAdvisor has released the results of their Traveller’s Choice awards for the world’s finest museums. Go on, you could use a little culture in your life.
If you thought the falling of the Berlin wall made for teary reunions, how about being reunited after nearly seven decades?
You might spell it ‘jintoe’, or’ jintoo’, or some derivative thereof, but do you know the story behind the slang word? Let’s call this today’s history lesson.
A South Korean salvage team has hit the jackpot, finding a Russian warship sunk 113 years ago. There is quite a bounty on board.
America’s political discourse has never been more divided, but does the government’s behaviour warrant a comparison to Apartheid? This guy thinks so.
Mystery swirled around the contents of two pages from Anne Frank’s diary. What researchers found proves that Anne had a cheeky sense of humour.
You might not call it “Indian tonic water”, but purveyors of the mixer do. So what’s the reason? We went deep into the history books and found out why.
Venezuela’s 2017 protests weren’t a pretty sight, but one photographer managed to capture a moment that would secure him the World Press Photo title.
If we had to go back in time and bring up the #MeToo movement in a random conversation with ancient Egyptians, how would they react? This scroll might give us a clue.
Over in Pakistan, an Italian import’s spirit is being kept alive by a dedicated few who have long been fans of one of the road’s most iconic brands.
Mexico happens to be the world’s top exporter of beer, and there is a reason it is so popular right around the globe. Maybe you should learn a little backstory.
Once again, just what happened to Amelia Earhart has been brought into question. This time around it’s the measurements of a set of lost bones.