10 Things Invented Earlier Than You Think
by Everyday objects often have remarkable histories. Here are 10 common items, that were invented earlier than you may have thought.
Who Was ‘The Somerton Man’?
In December 1948, an unknown man was found dead on an Adelaide beach. It was the beginning of one of Australia’s most famous unsolved mysteries.
10 Academy Award Firsts
The history of the Academy Awards is long and laden with both controversy and trivia. Here are 10 pioneering Academy Award firsts.
The Yellow Penguin of South Georgia Island
South Georgia Island is one of the world’s most remote locations. It has a surprisingly lively history, and one remarkable current resident: the world’s only Yellow Penguin.
11 Things I Learned from the ‘Back to the Future’ Commentary
I recently watched the commentary track to the 1985 classic movie ‘Back to the Future’, with co-writer Bob Gale, and producer Bob Canton. Here are 10 things I learned.
Television City: Channel 9 at Bendigo Street
22 Bendigo Street has a long history: it was a piano maker’s, a Heinz factory, and the most famous TV studio in Australian history. Welcome to Television City.
When McDonald’s Came to Australia
McDonald’s came to Australia in 1971. It was part of a large expansion for the company, and part of a transformational moment for local cuisine.
The Iceberg That Hit the Titanic
In April 1912, the Titanic sank in the North Atlantic. There is only one confirmed photo of the iceberg that caused the fatal damage.
Williamstown Racecourse
Bayside Williamstown is one of Melbourne’s oldest suburbs. Until the 1940s, it was home to one of the city’s most popular racetracks.
The Toorak Terrorist Attack
In November 1986, the affluent Melbourne suburb of Toorak became an unlikely terrorist target, when the Turkish consulate building was bombed.