Like most small towns and villages around Australia, Emmaville has its war memorial, complete with the names of those who volunteered from this area. But the name of Emmaville’s most remarkable son is not here, for by the time he enlisted, he had long moved away — Tom Richards. Richards’ grew up to be an…
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 is the place where East meets West in the heart of Europe. This is the place where Communism and Capitalism clashed. During the Cold War, the crossing point between the East and West was called Checkpoint Charlie and was universally known as the epicentre of the conflict. Throughout its history, it was a place…
Throughout history, the Dutch have fought for important causes and become pioneers in social and economic changes that Europe and other countries have imitated. Known as a tolerant society, this has let important Dutch people leave their mark without judgment. Today, we will follow in the footsteps of one of the Netherlands’ most loved and…
Dinosaurs are the most spectacular creatures that have ever lived. They have been an intense source of fascination for many people. Both young and old love discovering more about these prehistoric giants that once roamed the earth. Lucky for us, outback Queensland has much prehistoric history to discover. So, let’s go on a journey along…
Rock and Roll demolished barriers, broke down walls, questioned every assumption and embraced every possibility. We should not be surprised that some of today’s most influential people reference the music and message of this Golden Age as the inspiration for seeing the world differently. However, this Golden Age had a dark side. With all the…
Judea was ruled by Rome two thousand years ago, and in AD 66, a Jewish Revolt flared into a full-scale war that raged for four years – until the Roman general Titus destroyed Jerusalem. But one outpost alone held out against the Romans. It was the fortress of Masada built high above the Dead Sea…
Tony McLellan began his life out in the Australian bush on his family farm called Jumble Plains, which in its heyday was a successful sheep station in the Tullamore District in NSW. Tony’s journey from the Australian bush to the pinnacle of international success is fascinating and inspiring. Perhaps the most significant aspect of Tony…
Atlanta is the capital of the American State of Georgia. It’s a growing and prosperous city home to Coca-Cola, CNN, and Delta Airlines. But in March 2005, this booming metropolis went into lockdown. People were afraid. They hurried home and stayed behind locked doors. Atlanta’s courtroom killer, Brian Nichols, was on the loose. Desperate, heavily…
100% Pure New Zealand. Its unparalleled scenic beauty and unique outdoor activities make it one of the most desirable places to live. In fact, Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand, tops that world ranking. But Auckland has an ominous secret: it sits on over 50 volcanoes. New Zealand still has ten active volcanoes scattered…
On the 7th of October, the militant Palestinian group Hamas launched a deadly attack against Israel. Over 5,000 rockets have been fired into Israel from Gaza. Hundreds of Hamas terrorists invaded Israel by land, and air. At least 1,400 Israelis have been killed and more than 3,000 injured by Hamas terrorist attacks. In response, Israeli…
It’s 70 years since one of the most extraordinary achievements occurred. This accomplishment is spoken of, remembered, and often used as the gauge of success. And so, it is no surprise that the name of this one man is carved indelibly into history. In his home country, he’s considered a hero and has been voted…
End of content
End of content