Did the Nazis Invent Fanta?
by The world’s most popular orange drink has its unlikely origin in World War II Germany: did the Nazi’s invent Fanta?
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AFL Teams That Changed Their Name
The VFL/AFL has seen many changes in the last 120 years; here are the AFL teams that have changed their name.
History’s Greatest Coincidences
Unsinkable predictions, perfect eclipses, and a prophetic license plate: here are history’s greatest coincidences.
Melbourne’s Oldest Buildings
Melbourne is a young city; only a handful of structures remain from before 1850, here is a list of Melbourne’s oldest buildings.
Australia’s First Photographer
George Goodman was Australia’s first photographer: in the 1840s, the only man licensed to take photos in the colonies.
The Hidden History of Weeds
Maligned as a pest and otherwise ignored, weedy plants often have fascinating backstories. This is, the hidden history of weeds.
Cliveden: Melbourne’s Largest House
Near the MCG, where the Pullman Hotel is today, used to stand ‘Cliveden’, Melbourne’s largest and most opulent house.
The Longest Winning Streak in VFL/AFL History
In 1953, Geelong set an Australian football record that still stands today: the longest winning streak in VFL/AFL history.
The First Recorded Solar Eclipse
The first recorded solar eclipse occurred in the ancient city of Ugarit, captured on a clay tablet 3 000 years ago.
The Invention of the Lamington
Australia’s most famous cake has a complex backstory, featuring a Scottish town, a French chef and a conservative Lord. This is: the invention of the Lamington.