On Christmas Eve, 1953, New Zealand’s holiday celebrations were shattered by tragedy. The Wellington to Auckland night express, filled with passengers eager to be home for Christmas, was making its way north when disaster struck. A lahar (volcanic mudflow) had swept away the Tangiwai Rail Bridge, plunging the train into the raging Whangaehu River below.…
The value of the global trade of goods in the world today is approximately 30 trillion US dollars. That’s 83 billion dollars per day of goods transported worldwide across land, air and sea. However, trade is nothing new; in ancient times, trade began as a barter system in which people exchanged one object for another.…
Virtually all ancient civilisations considered the celestial bodies and their movements of great importance, even incorporating astronomical events into the design of their sacred temples and monuments. The Egyptians, Babylonians, Mesopotamians, Chinese, Incas, Mayans and Aztecs worshipped the sun, moon, and stars. They built splendid sacred monuments that reflected astronomical events associated with the movement…
In 1932, Lennie Gwyther was nine years old when he and his horse Ginger Mick embarked on a 1000-kilometre journey to Sydney to see the newly constructed harbour bridge. At the time, Australia was in the throes of economic depression, and Lennie’s journey resonated with many Australians. At the end of his journey, Lennie was…
Operation Barbarossa swept across Eastern Europe, from the borders of Germany, through todays Ukraine and deep into Soviet Russia towards Stalingrad. It became the site of some of the largest and most brutal battles, deadliest atrocities, terrible loss of life, and horrific conditions for Soviets and Germans alike – all of which influenced the course…
He is one of the most reviled and hated men in history. He was the king of the Holy Land during the time of Jesus and is best known for ordering the massacre in Bethlehem of all male children under 2 years old. His name? Herod the Great. But Herod’s cruel reputation has always hidden…
In August 1925, two young adventurous missionaries set off from Bickley (near Perth), Western Australia, in their small Citroën with a plan to drive to Darwin, selling books along the way. If they made it that far, they would even be the first motorists to complete that journey. But adventure took on a life of…
Did you know that the foods we eat daily determine our brain’s health and well-being? And here’s what’s important. There are superfoods and lifestyle choices that can heal our brains. It’s a question that lurks in our minds. Could the foods we eat really affect our ability to concentrate, focus, learn, and remember? Can the…
Born the son of a humble blacksmith in Yorkshire, England, Samuel Marsden rose to become one of the most prominent, influential — and at times controversial — figures in early colonial Australia. But who was this remarkably versatile man? A chaplain, magistrate, farmer, and a pioneer of the Australian wool industry, Marsden’s legacy stretches far…
Charlotte Elliot’s story is one of resilience, faith, and grace. Born in 1789 in England, she faced lifelong physical and emotional struggles that left her questioning her worth before God. A turning point came when Dr. Cesar Malan visited her and encouraged her to come to God just as she was. This profound moment inspired…
After two long years in prison, Joseph’s life changed in a single day. From a forgotten slave, he rose to become the most powerful man in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh himself. God used Joseph to interpret Pharaoh’s troubling dreams, foretelling seven years of abundance followed by seven years of severe famine. Tasked with saving…
We continue the inspiring story of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his brothers and purchased by the Egyptian official Potiphar. Despite adversity, Joseph remained faithful to God and rose to become Chief Steward in Potiphar’s house. However, his fortunes took a turn when he was falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife and imprisoned. Refusing…
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