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Archaeologists Discover Remnants Of ‘World’s Oldest’ Wooden Structure In Zambia [Video]
21 Sep 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
The species of ancient humans or hominids responsible for building this structure remains a mystery, as no bones have yet been discovered at the site.
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One Of Christiaan Barnard’s First Ever Patients Celebrates ‘Meticulous’ Surgery Six Decades Later
19 Sep 2023 by Maya-Rose Torrao / No Comments
Decades after Barnard’s death, his expertise lives on in the hearts of South Africa.
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Joaquin Phoenix Is A Fierce Napoleon In Ridley Scott’s Latest Historical Epic [Trailer]
14 Jul 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
The director and actor have worked together before in ‘Gladiator’, so it makes sense that they are reuniting to conquer one more historical military epic.
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Welcome To Zone Rouge, “A Testament To Death And Destruction”
22 Mar 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
Maybe this is the perfect place for war-mongers to gather while they argue over who blinked first.
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Nifty News: The Classic G&T Was Originally Invented As Medicine
13 Feb 2023 by Tayla / No Comments
We have this cocktail because it was basically medicine for sailors back in the day.
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Knickers In A Twist? Experts Say Ditch Them!
27 Jan 2023 by Heinrich / No Comments
Is going commando better for your Privates?
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Elon Musk Has Nothing On The Actual Richest Man That Ever Lived
17 Oct 2022 by Jacqui / No Comments
Mansa Musa wasn’t afraid to show off his wealth, even embarking on a lavish pilgrimage to Mecca with a flurry of decorated fans.
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Have You Ever Googled Why Chainsaws Were Invented?
01 Mar 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
The disturbing truth about this tool is open for discussion once more across social media, with folks asking you to “stop what you’re doing and Google why chainsaws were invented”.
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Real-Life “Midwest’s Downton Abbey” Makes The Series Seem Tame By Comparison
14 Jan 2022 by Tayla / No Comments
We’re about to uncover the secrets, crises, and controversies that surround the family and the property dubbed the “Midwest’s Downtown Abbey”.
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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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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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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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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.
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“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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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’.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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’.
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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.
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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.
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