8 Major Cities That Changed Their Names
by 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. …
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The Disappearance of Harold Holt
Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt disappeared while swimming in December, 1967. Presumed drowned, later explanations included the CIA, China, and UFOs.
Foy’s Rooftop Funpark
The corner of Swanston and Bourke Streets used to be dominated by a giant Santa, and a fondly remembered department store. This is Foy’s Rooftop Funpark.
The Real ‘Annabelle’ Doll
‘Annabelle’ is a porcelain doll, possessed by an evil spirit, star of her own popular movie franchise. Now, meet the real Annabelle doll.
The Great Melbourne Flood of ’72
In The Great Melbourne Flood of ’72, a violent storm front buried the CBD under a surging torrent of water.
Alick Wickham and His Amazing World Record Dive
March, 1918: Alick Wickham, AKA: ‘Prince Wikyama’, completes a world record high dive in Yarra Bend Park in front of 60 000 people.
Australia’s First Movie Screening
Australia’s first movie screening came courtesy of a vagabond English magician, and a local promoter looking for a get rich quick scheme.
Almost World War III
The world’s nuclear weapons are safeguarded by sophisticated computers and fool proof early warning systems. System with gold standard tech, back-ups, checks and balances, manual …
The Keith Haring Mural in Collingwood
The Keith Haring mural in Collingwood is the remarkable legacy of the artist’s visit to Melbourne in 1984. It has faded, been restored, part of it was even stolen.
William Edmondson: God Called His Name
William Edmondson was an African-American sharecropper from Tennessee. One day, God told him his destiny was to become an artist.