Henry Fielding and the Kitten Overboard
by Henry Fielding is a literary legend; the 18th century author of the classic ‘Tom Jones’. In 1754, he witnessed a kitten go overboard.
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The Penrose Triangle and Other Impossible Objects
They cannot be constructed, they serve no practical purpose, they are mysterious and baffling. They are, Impossible Objects.
The First ‘House’ Music
House music is one of the defining genres of my life time. It was started by one DJ, at one night club, in Chicago’s West Loop district.
Princess Caroline of Brunswick
Princess Caroline of Brunswick was involved in one of the 18th century’s most notorious scandals. It is why her name is now on one of Melbourne’s best known suburbs.
The Eight Hour Day
170 years ago, most people worked 6 or 7 days a week, and about 12 hours each day. But the eight hour day, was coming. And it started right here in Victoria.
The Discovery of the Chicxulub Crater
65 million years ago, the earth had a very bad day. This was the end of the age of the dinosaurs, and the key to what happened was found in the hidden Chicxulub Crater, in Mexico.
Francoise Gilot
Francoise Gilot was a friend of Matisse, muse of Picasso, and an exciting and successful artist in her own right.
Fox Stories
Hunted as pests, kept as pets, known in popular culture as shrewd and clever, known in South America as ‘Zorro’; there are a million fox stories. Here are a few.
The Waiter’s Restaurant Siege
In March 1978, armed gunmen took over a Melbourne restaurant: this is the Waiter’s Restaurant Siege.
8 Amazing Facts About Argentina
I recently spent a month in Argentina. It is quite a place; lively, with a rich history. Here are 8 things I learned, exploring the country.