The Wonders of Ancient Egypt

What makes our planet unique is that it is teeming with life. As humans, we like to get near these magnificent animals, to watch and admire them in their natural habitat. But many of these animals are not only spectacular but unpredictable and dangerous; they might look cute and cuddly but could kill you in…

The Guinness Book of Records estimates that over 5 billion copies of the Bible have been printed throughout history. If you’ve ever picked up one of these copies and found it to be unlike any other book you’ve read, don’t be too quick to dismiss it. You might have questions about why it is split…

This week is NAIDOC Week (4 – 11 July) which celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Albert Namatjira was an Aboriginal artist who was a pioneer of contemporary Indigenous Australian art. Learn more about him and his legacy. Click the button below to watch the program. GET YOUR…

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…

When gold was discovered in Ballarat in 1851, it seemed that overnight the workers of Australia had gone AWOL – farms, building sites, ships, police barracks, government offices, shearing sheds – all were deserted. Australian and human history is entwined with the desire for gold, but perhaps we should focus on a different kind of…

Kevin Charles “Pro” Hart captured a unique history of Australia, its people, its culture and its lifestyle. He was a miner from the oldest mining town in Australia, a storyteller, a larriken and the ‘working man’s painter’. Join Gary Kent on this journey in the harsh yet beautiful outback of Australia, to discover the source…