People Ate Mummies!
Medication can sometimes leave a bad taste in your mouth, from taking a big gulp of…
History
Atomic Tests at Emu Field
In 1953 Britain was given empty land in South Australia to conduct atomic experiments. Except the…
Marvelous Monotremes History
Monotremes are a biological wonder native to Australia and the Guineas, which have kept scientists busy…
Science Spotlight: Podcasting
It’s time for Science Spotlight. Each week we talk about the fun facts and big breakthroughs…
Why Our Assumptions About the Corset Are All Wrong
Corsets are one of the most controversial items of clothing in human history. Emerging in the…
Reading the Tibetan Book of the Dead
“Turn off your mind, relax and float downstream” are the opening lyrics to the 1966 Beatles…
Macquarie University History Museum Opens Its Doors
The Macquarie University History Museum has opened its doors to the public! Holding two of the…
How fortunetelling captured the hearts of 20th century Australians
At the beginning of the 20th century, psychics and fortunetellers cast a spell on the Australian…
Was 536 the worst year to be alive?
18 months without sunlight and the start of a decade-long volcanic winter. This week we shed…
Year 536: What historians & scientists are calling the ‘wor...
The year 536 saw the start of a period with one or more volcanic eurptions, plague,…
Science Spotlight: The Girard-Perregaux Observatory Chronometer
It’s time for Science Spotlight. Each week we talk to an expert about the big breakthroughs…
Is ANZUS Still Working for Australia?
This week marks the 70th Anniversary of the Australia, New Zealand and United States Security Treaty…