Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian, is a Christian hero for many. Executed by the Nazis just days before the end of WWII for his participation in a plot to kill Hitler, Bonhoeffer is hailed as a 20th century martyr. But Bonhoeffer struggled with a moral dilemma – his religious views were in stark contrast to…
Our children are our most precious assets. We all want to do everything we can to give them the best opportunities in life and help them succeed and reach their full potential. We provide them with the best education, the best opportunities, the best training, the best possessions, the best environment, the best clothes, the…
On the 20th of August 1860, laden with what seemed like a sea of camels, horses and supplies, the Victorian Exploring Expedition set off from Royal Park in Melbourne. The party, led by Robert O’Hara Burke was intent on chasing the ultimate and as yet unmet goal on the heart of every Australian explorer; to…
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…
In a dark and oppressive period of history under Roman rule, the early Christians faced torture, brutality and the threat of death. But they displayed a courageous and unyielding spirit. There was one thing they refused to do – denounce their faith. But what was it that gave them such unshakable conviction? Join us as…
The siege of Jerusalem is best remembered for the horrors of famine that came with it. Thousands of people died of starvation and illness while those who struggled to survive did so at a terrible cost. Husbands turned on their wives; mothers cannibalised their children and people resorted to eating their shoes. Join us as…
The birth of the Roman Empire was fraught with war and bloodshed. At the heart of the struggle lay the assassination of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March in 44 B.C. at the hands of some of his most trusted friends. 📺 In this Episode: This was followed by a season of internal strife,…
The most complicated and advanced computer on earth cannot be purchased in any shop. It is known as the most complex object in the universe today. This astonishing device is so unique and yet is responsible for storing and retrieving vast quantities of information, forming relationships with other people, adapting too rapidly changing circumstances, and…
The Australian bushfire season of 2019 and 2020 was one of the worst in living memory. Millions of hectares of land were ravaged by the terrible firestorm and billions of animals were either displaced or died in the fires. 📺 *In this Episode:* In an effort to rescue these vulnerable animals, veterinarians and carers across…
The First World War is infamous for its slaughter on the battlefields of Gallipoli, France and Belgium. We’ve all heard the terrible stories of soldiers caught in the war. Despite the horrors, Australian and New Zealand soldiers forged a legend built on their resourcefulness, bravery, and undying mateship, which helped bring the survivors through the…
In March 1942, General Douglas MacArthur was forced to leave the Philippines. The Japanese were advancing rapidly and their forces appeared to be almost invincible. It seemed that all hope was lost. The Allied forces conceded victory to the Japanese and although MacArthur was reluctant, he finally agreed to escape to Australia. But General Douglas…
History depicts the holocaust as one of the worst incidents of genocide the world has ever seen. Rarely do we see Jews during World War II as heroes of a daring resistance movement, defying Nazi rule and surviving the horrors of the war. And yet this week, we take a look at just such a…
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