Ball’s Pyramid and the Lost Continent of Zealand
by Ball’s Pyramid is a tooth shaped rock off the east coast of Australia. It is part of a submerged continent, and home to the world’s rarest insect.
Category: Forgotten Places
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.
8 Things I Learned in 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.
Wendy’s Secret Garden
Wendy Whiteley was a complex woman who lead an eventful life. On Sydney Harbour’s north shore, Wendy’s Secret Garden is part of her legacy.
8 Major Cities That Changed Their Names
The world’s major cities seem as unchanging as the continents. But many of them have turbulent histories, and have changed hands, and names several times. …
10 Movies Shot in Very Remote Locations
Some film directors hear it; the call of the wild. They just have to get out of the studio, and into the wilderness. Here are …
The Amazing Meenakshi Temple
Madurai is a medium sized city in Tamil Nadu, in the southern half of India. It’s a place where the spirit world touches reality, where …
New York’s Lost Buildings
New York is a famously busy place, and the changing face of the city sometimes sweeps its past aside. Here are some of New York’s lost buildings, and what replaced them.
The Real ‘Stand By Me’ Bridge
The ‘Stand By Me’ bridge is the real location for one of 80s cinema’s classic scenes. Once used by loggers, it is now part of a hiking trail.