The Centennial Light: The Lightbulb Burning for 100 Years
by In a firehouse in small town California, is a lightbulb that has burned for 100 years. Known as The Centennial Light, its inventor was a French electronics genius.
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Underground History: The Degraves Street Subway
The Degraves Street Subway is a thirty metre underpass, connecting Flinders Street to Flinders Street Station, with a long and surprising history.
The US National Raisin Reserve
For 70 years, the US government maintained a National Raisin Reserve. It was only ended by Supreme Court intervention.
Hotel Hell: A History of The Gatwick
From upmarket apartments, to a low budget boarding house, and back again: this is the story of The Gatwick Hotel.
Ball’s Pyramid and the Lost Continent of Zealand
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.
7 Words That Originated in Movies
The cultural reach of movies is enormous. Sometimes they even impact the language; here are 7 words that originated in movies.
Plane Crash on Mount Dandenong
In October 1938, a plane crash on Mount Dandenong became Australia’s first major air disaster. The aftermath would change aviation in this country.
The Australian Government Buys a Jackson Pollock
When the Australian National Gallery spent $1 million on Jackson Pollock’s ‘Blue Poles’ in 1973, controversy erupted. It now looks like a bargain.
10 Things Invented Earlier Than You Think
Everyday objects often have remarkable histories. Here are 10 common items, that were invented earlier than you think.
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.