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.
If you look at the barely-there bikinis of today, it’s a wonder that they evolved from swimsuits of 100 years ago. Really, they are two different things.
My enduring memory of my grandfather is of a wonderfully cantankerous old man pulling up his knee-high socks and muttering obscenities. My grandfather wasn’t the architect of apartheid however.
Here’s something you don’t see every day – people intentionally dumping helicopters into the ocean. So what exactly is happening in these pictures then?
It’s not every day you come across some giant prehistoric eggs, which is why this discovery in China has both scientists and dinosaur lovers very excited.
As more and more statues live in fear of being accosted throughout the country, the truth behind the people who should be protecting them comes out.
Let’s do a round-up quickly: Cecil John Rhodes, Mahatma Gandhi, Paul Kruger, Queen Victoria, the war horses… that’s one hand down. Who’s next?
This will come as absolutely no surprise to anyone, especially if you’ve been reading the news of late. Here’s the latest defacing of South Africa’s history.
Oh my, The Statue Issue continues, this time moving all the way to the capital, Pretoria. Sorry, Tshwane. And goodbye relaxing Easter weekend vibes.
The whole Rhodes issue really gets me heated, so bear with me, as we are all allowed our opinions. But seriously, he’s dead. He is no longer doing anything bad.
Oooh, some Argentines have discovered a secret Nazi hideout in the deepest, darkest jungle. Is Hitler’s love child merrily living there?
The Rhodes Statue Issue has moved across oceans in the past few days – here’s what the rest of the world is saying about the poo issue and what’s going on.
Everyone has their own idea of fun. Mine doesn’t involve searching the world’s oceans for sunken warships but Paul Allen has struck the motherload with his latest finding.
Who remembers looking for Diaper Babies at the bottom of the swimming pool, trying to beat the Kreepy Krauly, on this important day?
No, we are not talking about The Palace at the Lost City. It’s not actually lost. These places, however, are very lost and empty and have been for ages. Come take a look.
While there remains controversy regarding the brutality of his methods, there can be no denying that Shaka Zulu knew how to organise a good scrap. Here are his finest military moments.
So many new campaigns from fashion houses seem to offend so easily and quickly. Should people relax a bit, or are they actuallyreallyseriously not PC?
From libraries and vintage studies filled with expensive cigar smoke, to ad agencies and hypnotherapy offices – nothing quite does it like the ever-desirable Chesterfield sofa. Where did this beauty originate?
Researchers have discovered a 430,000-year-old shell doodle. Could this suggest that our ancestors had considerable manual dexterity?
The queen of fashion and scent, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, had another pastime whilst she worked on her perfumes – being a spy for the Nazis. Who would have thunk? Definitely something interesting to add to high school history lessons.
Music legend Phil Collins has donated a large collection of Alamo artifacts he has been collecting for decades.
Boris Johnson delves into some details from his new book, The Churchill Factor: How One Man Made History, giving some insight into the man behind the tough exterior.
Ever wondered where those crude swear words originated from? Swearnet founders Trailer Park Boys provide an educational journey through the history of those naughty sayings.
Unprecedented underground mapping technology has revealed that Stonehenge is only just one part of a massive underground ritual area.
What was Andy Warhol storing in all his personal boxes? Collectors have pulled his belongings out of storage and had a look at what the Pop Art bad boy was keeping to himself.
Over 100 years of mystery has surrounded one of the world’s most talked about murder mysteries, Jack the Ripper, and now his confirmed identity can be revealed, thanks to modern DNA testing.
The oldest woman in the world has just turned 127, but don’t think she’s throwing in the towel just yet, as she’s known to be a serious fighter.
Us humans have a tendency to see patterns where there is randomness, and to create order out of the chaos of our universe. So sometimes, we see things that aren’t necessarily there. Sometimes, though, they really are there and it is astonishing.
What exactly is the reason that tattoos are able to remain on our skin after years and years of skin cells shedding?
The World Cup has come to an end, so it’s time to reflect on some of the amazing stats from the captivating tournament.