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Interesting Developments Regarding UK’s Infamous Nude Giant Chalk Figure
13 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The figure, carved into a hill in the English countryside, has recently undergone scientific testing, shedding light on its origins.
NASA’s Ingenuity Helicopter Makes Mars History [Videos]
20 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Watch Ingenuity, the Mars helicopter, make its first successful flight on the Red Planet.
“History Happening” – The First Time Nirvana Played ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ Live [Video]
19 Apr 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
30 years ago, Nirvana sang ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ live for the first time. Here’s an account from someone who was there that night.
An SA Ship, An Actress, And A Sailor Feature In Notorious Murder Trial
30 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Actress Gay Gibson boarded the cruise liner ‘Durban Castle’ in South Africa in October of 1947, not knowing that she would never reach her destination.
Ever Heard The Story Of The ‘Female Saint Patrick’?
17 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
Over the years, we’ve come to accept that St. Patrick banished snakes from Ireland, but that’s not the only falsehood in the history of a day celebrated around the world.
‘Booty Call’ And ‘Frenemies’ – Seven Common Slang Terms With Weird Hidden Histories
11 Mar 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
A few of the words or terms that would usually be followed by “as the kids are saying” actually date back a long, long way.
Items From Paul Kruger’s ‘Missing Hoard’ Now Up For Auction
26 Feb 2021 by Carrie / No Comments
The mystery of the missing ‘Kruger Millions’ has been, to some degree, solved, and the gold wasn’t where treasure hunters thought it was.
Why Everyone’s Going Nuts For Netflix’s ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ [Trailer]
02 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
For those of us who don’t play chess, it’s hard to imagine a series about the game being anything but dull. Then, along came ‘The Queen’s Gambit’.
Bizarre Stories Behind Four Of History’s Most Famous Curses
20 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
You’ve probably heard about most of these famous curses before, but perhaps you didn’t know how they got started.
Cape Town 400 Million Years Ago – This Interactive Globe Is Awesome
04 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A former Google engineer has developed a map that can track 750 million years of the world’s history.
Three Lessons From History On Why We Shouldn’t Rush A COVID-19 Vaccine
01 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
History tells us that while a COVID-19 vaccine would be timely, scientists shouldn’t jump the gun before sending one out into the world.
Five Excellent Podcasts That Take A Deep Dive Into History
25 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you want to brush up on your history without boring yourself to tears, there are podcasts out there that are as informative as they are entertaining.
Five Lessons We’ve Learnt From Past Pandemics
18 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Throughout history, we’ve overcome devastating pandemics, and learned some valuable lessons along the way.
A Reminder That Gandhi Was A Raging Racist Against SA’s Black Population
13 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The frail, nobly malnourished old man isn’t quite as saintly as many would have you believe.
That Took A While: They’ve Worked Out Where The Stonehenge Stones Are From
31 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
After years of studies, scientists believe that they’ve solved the mystery of where Neolithic people sourced the stones used to make Stonehenge.
Archaeologists Astonished By New Discovery Near Stonehenge
22 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Archaeologists are describing their new discovery as the “largest prehistoric structure ever found” in Britain.
Historians Want You To Know Some Hard Truths About ‘Braveheart’ And William Wallace
20 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
25 years after Mel Gibson yelled “they will never take our freedom”, historians are still upset about the lack of factual accuracy in ‘Braveheart’.
Royal Insider On The Moment Prince Philip Found Out His Wife Had Become Queen
10 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Prince Philip’s first instinct was to cover his face with a newspaper. This, and other inside details, have been revealed by a royal insider.
The Rather Dark And Twisted History Behind That Famous Disney Castle
06 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The inspiration for the iconic Disney castle comes complete with a twisted tale of death and insanity.
This Cinema In The Alex Township Is A Unique Piece Of SA History
13 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
The iconic Kings Cinema has reopened in the township of Alex in Gauteng, having lost none of its charm.
Very Cool Video Gives You Behind The Scenes Look At The Making Of An Italian Icon
05 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’ve ever wondered how the iconic Vespa scooter is made, here’s your chance to find out.
‘Morally Bankrupt Sex Fiend’ – Behind Closed Doors With Marie Antoinette
06 May 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Marie Antoinette’s private chambers reveal more than just lavish silk tapestries and over-the-top rococo flourishes.
VICE’s Chief Prankster Is Back To Taunt The British Police [Video]
26 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Britain has some weird, outdated laws, and notorious prankster Oobah Butler wants to see how many he can break before getting arrested.
Archaeologists Left Red-Faced After ‘Ancient Stone Circle’ Revealed To Be Joke
22 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
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.
The Fascinating History Of The Vibrator
19 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
The fascinating history of vibrators, from medical tool right through to revolutionary sex toy, makes for quite a story.
Do You Know The Real Story Behind Guy Fawkes?
06 Nov 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’ve ever wondered why we set off fireworks on November 5, here’s the real story behind Guy Fawkes Day.
The Crazy Backstory Of How The Gin And Tonic Came To Be So Popular
19 Sep 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
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?
John Cooper’s Story Is A Classic Case Of David Versus Goliath [Videos]
17 Sep 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
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.
They’ve Found The World’s Oldest Human Drawing In SA And It’s Crap
13 Sep 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The world’s earliest drawing has been found in a cave around 300 kilometres outside of Cape Town. It’s no Mona Lisa.
School Your Mates – This Is Why They Call It Indian Tonic Water
18 Apr 2018 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
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.
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