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History
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The Clooneys Name Major Award After South African Hero
13 May 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Clooney Foundation for Justice, which highlights “brave justice activism”, has its inaugural awards ceremony coming up on September 29.
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Dinosaur Fossil Site Discovery Labelled “Mind-Blowing” By Scientists
12 May 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Incredible discoveries made at a unique North Dakota fossil site have been stacking up, including something that NASA described as “mind-blowing”.
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Attenborough Delivers One For The Dinosaur Lovers [Trailer]
28 Apr 2022 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The combination of new research and stunning special effects makes this a must-watch for those with an interest in dinosaurs.
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The Curious Case Of Charles Darwin’s Stolen Notebooks And Their Mysterious Return After 22 Years
06 Apr 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
These small leather-bound notebooks that Darwin used in 1837 to keep track of his big ideas were stored at the University of Cambridge until they went missing in 2000.
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They Call This Guy ‘The Indiana Jones Of The Deep’
10 Mar 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Finding Shackleton’s historic shipwreck is the highlight of Mensun Bound’s career, with successes that have earned him the nickname ‘the Indiana Jones of the Deep’.
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They Found Shackleton’s Lost Ship In Near-Perfect Condition [Video]
09 Mar 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
It is a very proud moment for the SA Agulhas II icebreaker ship that left Cape Town in early February for the Endurance22 expedition.
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Mystery Of Why Stonehenge Was Built May Have Been Solved
02 Mar 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
Over time, people have come up with some wild theories about the strange structure.
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They Think They Know Who Betrayed Anne Frank
17 Jan 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
There has been much conjecture over who alerted the Nazi search team to Anne Frank and her family’s hiding place back in 1944.
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Tragic Life Story Of The Actual ‘Crocodile Dundee’
25 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When Rod Ansell headed off into the Australian outback in May 1977, he had no idea what he was setting into motion.
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Curing A Hangover Used To Be As Simple As Wearing A Ring
12 Nov 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The ring was found just close to the remains of a warehouse containing amphorae, a type of jar used to store wine.
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So, About The Night Led Zeppelin Took Over An Indian Dive Bar
11 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In the early 1970s, Led Zeppelin was probably the biggest band in the world. You wouldn’t exactly expect to find them jamming in a decrepit Indian bar.
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Inside The Cave Where Incredible Homo Naledi Skull Was Found [Video]
08 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The public has been given a glimpse inside Rising Star cave, where the first partial skull of the Homo naledi child named Letimela was found.
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They’re Calling This “The Greatest Drinking Contest In History”
08 Nov 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
We’re about to take a step into late 19th century London to hear about the kind of drinking habits that would leave most of us incapacitated.
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Drone Takes Us Into Unexplored Parts Of Chernobyl [Video]
08 Nov 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Large parts of Chernobyl are still too radioactive for people to go to, which is where the drones come in.
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Did The Italians Go Too Far With This ‘Sexy Statue’?
04 Oct 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Spigolatrice di Sapri, a bronze sculpture based on a famous Italian poem, was unveiled On September 25 during a ceremony in Sapri, southern Italy.
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Tasting Notes From The Oldest Single Malt Whisky In The World (R1,8m A Bottle)
20 Sep 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
For $120 000 (around R1,8 million) you can taste the rich history of this 80-year-old single-malt scotch.
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WATCH: Incredible Art Installation Sees Arc De Triomphe Completely Wrapped [Video]
20 Sep 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Paris’s famous war memorial, the Arc de Triomphe, is currently completely wrapped into a new art piece.
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Massive Step Closer To Bringing The Woolly Mammoth Back To Life
14 Sep 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Geneticists, led by Harvard Medical School’s George Church, are looking to bring the woolly mammoth, last seen roughly 10 000 years ago during the Ice Age, back to life.
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The Incredible Life Story Of Christian Dior’s Younger Sister
01 Sep 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
While Christian Dior is widely celebrated and renowned, the story of his younger sister, a stoic and brave woman who endured more than any person should, is also full of inspiration and fascination.
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Can We Chat About This Whale With Four Legs?
27 Aug 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Phiomicetus anubis measured around three metres in length, and possessed strong jaws which enabled it to catch prey.
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Strange Olympic Facts You Almost Certainly Weren’t Aware Of
27 Jul 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s quite well-known that ancient Olympic athletes competed in the buff, for example, but that is only partially true.
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Syrah Or Shiraz? Why Wines Are Known By Different Names
25 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
The wine industry is most certainly a global business, although the names of popular grapes (and wines) differ from region to region.
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Champagne Might Not Be As French As The French Think [Video]
22 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Historical evidence from a 1676 English play suggests that Britons were drinking champagne long before the French.
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Sad Story Of The Real-Life ‘Wolf Boy’ Who Inspired ‘The Jungle Book’
10 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Dina Sanichar, India’s “wolf boy” who was found in the jungle in 1867, is believed to have inspired Rudyard Kipling’s character, Mowgli.
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387-Year-Old Palace Of Versailles Opens Hotel
10 Jun 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
For the first time in history, people other than royals or courtiers can sleep on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles.
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They’re Building A Life-Size Replica Of The Titanic [Video]
20 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to be on the Titanic, you may be able to experience it with a replica that is being built for a theme park.
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Titanic ‘Message In A Bottle’ Goes Under The Microscope
13 May 2021 by Tayla / No Comments
Researchers are looking into a letter, purportedly written by a 12-year-old girl and thrown from the Titanic hours before it sank, to see if it’s authentic.
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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.
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Mystery Of Welsh ‘Man On The Mountain’ Has South African Connection
12 May 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In 1979, on a mountainside near Resolven, in the south of Wales, the skeletal remains of a man were found. In his possession were a number of items with a South African connection.
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The Story Of 420, As Told By The Founders [Video]
20 Apr 2021 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
50 years ago, five high school students in California created a codename for their cannabis-smoking exploits. Now it’s a day celebrated around the world.
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