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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.
OK, So These Are The Oldest Things On The Planet
11 Dec 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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.
A Brief History Of The Internet And Download Speeds In SA
27 Oct 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
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.
Aerial Photos Show How Pretoria Has Changed Over The Past 70 Years
23 Aug 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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.
#InternationalMuseumDay: Cape Town’s Finest Museums (And A Few You Won’t Know About)
18 May 2017 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Today just so happens to be International Museum Day, which means there are plenty of spots opening their doors for free. A few surprises, too.
A Quick Summary Of The Scandals Teflon Zuma Has Slithered Through Over The Years
06 Apr 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Jacob Zuma has had a long and storied history of dastardly deeds, so it’s worth looking back at everything that has led us to this point.
The Fascinating History Of How The Angora Goat Ended Up In South Africa [Video]
12 Dec 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
South Africa is full of wonderful little pieces of history.
10 Facts You Didn’t Know About The Evolution Of Sunglasses [Images]
15 Oct 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Sunglasses have a played a role in various civilisations’ history – and you’d be silly not to invest in an alluring pair of seductive shades.
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