When Houdini Came to Melbourne
by In 1910, Harry Houdini came to Melbourne. He performed magic, flew a plane, and jumped into the Yarra shackled in chains.
8 Strange Origins of Common Phrases
The English language is littered with unusual words and terms. Here are 8 strange origins of common phrases.
The History of MDMA
The history of MDMA is long and wild, featuring German scientists, CIA experiments, avant-garde therapy and all night partying.
Henry Fielding and the Kitten Overboard
Henry Fielding is a literary legend; the 18th century author of the classic ‘Tom Jones’. In 1754, he witnessed a kitten go overboard.
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.