Finding himself in a dark room filled with Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor, a 24-year-old man snapped a selfie. Then he committed another crime.
Embarking on its maiden voyage, SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy did everything it needed to successfully launch into space and return to Earth. It’s a big deal.
Love a good macaroni and cheese? Don’t we all – but have you ever really considered its origins? You might be interested to know that it’s neither American or Italian.
Much of the earth’s underwater world is yet to be discovered, but thanks to the hard work of a few scientists we can look inside this magical cave.
For more than 500 years, scientists and historians have been baffled by the cause of a plague that wiped out a civilisation. They might have made a massive breakthrough.
Alan Paton may have passed away in 1988, but his work continues to be enjoyed by millions. Google decided to celebrate the 115th anniversary of his birth.
I’m sure there is something pretty old banging around in your cupboard, but if you want to crack the ‘world’s oldest things’ list you have some way to go.
The saying goes that ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’, which certainly rings true when it comes to Zimbabwe and SA. So, which other African leaders have enjoyed a lengthy stay?
A fibreglass statue of Adolf Hitler had to be removed from a museum after a series of selfies were shared on social media. This is a very bad look.
Scientists have stumbled upon an ancient city located right in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and everybody wants to know if it’s Atlantis.
Back in 1988 the first email was sent from our shores, and since then, our Internet access has only become better and better. Let’s cast our minds back.
The assassination of John F Kennedy has long been shrouded in mystery, but with the release of new files more clues have been uncovered to fuel the conspiratorial fires.
You might be shocked to learn that there was actually colour film back in World War II times, and some of the snaps are both beautiful and poignant.
While Halloween is all about having fun, every now and then someone takes it too far. We have a feeling this costume is going to take some beating.
We have gone through our own ‘tear down the statue’ debate, and now America is going through theirs. Turns out there are many similarities.
Anne Frank and her family were arrested by German Nazis, and her father was convinced someone had betrayed them. A former FBI agent is on a mission to settle it once and for all.
While the Mona Lisa might be one of the world’s most recognisable and valuable works of art, a nude sketch of the woman is making waves at the Louvre.
It all begins on a farm out in the Karoo, and takes you on a trip that highlights friendship, support and a whole lot of South African nostalgia.
Used to indicate the location of private schools in South Africa, one German expat got a Nazi surprise when she saw the symbol in Tamboerskloof.
A group of friends were shocked to see the old South African flag flying in a bar in Sea Point, and when tensions boiled over the police made three arrests.
Things might not change quite as rapidly in Pretoria as they do down south, but over the past 70 years much of the city has moved with the times.
Cannibalism still occurs every now and then, and there are a few incidents that have happened in South Africa’s recent past. Let’s have a quick look.
As a result of a certain Adolf Hitler the swastika is forever tainted, but that’s not what one clothing company thought when they tried a little rebranding.
The story of Jack the Ripper is one of history’s great unsolved mysteries, and over the years many theories have come and gone. According to experts, this is a big break.
If you’ve ever eaten out and had someone talk about ‘going Dutch’, you’ll know that means splitting the bill. So how did this name come about?
“Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?” The first track created as the result of a partnership between Dr. Dre and Eminem, this old video footage is epic.
If you have been struggling to enjoy the classic Bloody Mary cocktail, that’s probably because you haven’t been making it right. Enjoy.
What would you do with an abandoned underground space? Turn it into something that everyone can enjoy, like these gems from around the globe.
There’s a theory that suggests Amelia Earhart was captured by the Japanese, and this photograph might just help prove it. What do you think?
The Mother City is filled with historical secrets, from lonely trees to tragic romance stories. Maybe you’ll find something to inspire a mission this weekend.