The smoked mummies of Aseki have fascinated anthropologists, writers and filmmakers for more than a hundred years. Find out more about these mysterious mummies of Papua New Guinea. and we may just unravel the greatest mystery of all – “What really happens to us after we die?”
In 1968 an Emory University student, Barbara Mackle, was kidnapped by a dangerous psychopath for ransom. She was buried alive underground in a coffin-like box. Her wealthy father, Robert Mackle, was willing to pay the ransom – about 20 million dollars in today’s value to save his daughters’ life. If you were kidnapped, would anybody…
Captain James Cook was a God-fearing Englishman who circumnavigated the globe, literally putting Australia, New Zealand and many other Pacific destinations on the map. Not many people realise the impact the Bible and Christian values had not just on James Cook but also on our society. Australia and New Zealand are the great nations they…
Marathons, along with Ironmans, are two of the toughest athletic endeavours on the planet. The ultimate test of strength and endurance. They’re considered by most as barely possible, but not for the Team Hoyt, father-son duo. What makes this duo so special is that Rick, the son, was born with cerebral palsy, and is quadriplegic.…
Our world has seen some great and amazing travellers, like Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, James Cook, Ferdinand Magellan, Vasco da Gama, and Ibn Battuta. These trailblazers journeyed to the ends of the Earth. But surely our age has seen the greatest travellers of all time. They don’t travel by camel, ship, or on foot, but…
The dividing or Partition of India and the establishment of this border was one of the most defining events in the subcontinent’s history. It created the largest migration in human history. Families and communities were torn apart. Estimates suggest that up to 18 million people lost their homes and were forced to flee. And up…
When contemplating the great manmade wonders of the world, we’re filled with admiration and astonishment at the human genius behind these marvellous creations. In this episode, we’re going to consider the mastermind behind them all, the source of this human genius, a true wonder of wonders, the human brain. Every one of these manmade wonders…
The story of Mahatma Gandhi has encouraged and inspired people all over the world. He brought down an empire and influenced men like Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela to fight for freedom through non-violent means. He protected the rights of the weak and defenceless. He was the champion of the oppressed and downtrodden. He…
A young girl murdered. A devastated father refusing to seek revenge. A murderer transformed by a book he stole from his victim. Then forgiveness given and peace achieved! No, it’s not a Hollywood blockbuster! It’s the true story of a Maori girl named Tarore, and the impact her death had upon the Maori people of…
The Gibson Desert covers an area of 15 million hectares making it the fifth largest desert in Australia. It’s a vast region of undulating red sand plains, rocky ridges, dunes, scrubby trees, and desert grass. This harsh and inhospitable environment provides the setting for a deeply moving love story, an Australian version of Romeo and…
The Great Zimbabwe Ruins, located in the heart of Southern Africa, are one of the most stunning ancient monuments in the world. All the towers and structures were built out of millions of stones balanced perfectly on top of one another without the aid of mortar. Many believed that the ruins were the remains of…
The story of the Eureka Stockade is a fundamental milestone on Australia’s road to democracy. The people sheltering in the Eureka Stockade did not want to change the system of government; they wanted to be included in it. They were not insurgents. They were not revolutionaries. They rebelled against vicious treatment by police when all…
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