Weird History
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The Interesting Story of John Kellogg
When looking back on history, it is important to remember that people may have good intentions…
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WDSTF: Harry Truman
Harry Truman was the 33rd president of the United States. He was born on 8 May,…
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We Didn’t Start The Fire: The Song
It was in 2005 that I was first introduced to Billy Joel’s song, We Didn’t Start…
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Do You Know About Robert The Doll?
Robert The Doll is an allegedly haunted doll that is housed at the East Martello Museum,…
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The History of the Kettle
Apart from my oats in the morning, the thing I am most looking forward to is…
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You’ve Got Mail: History of Postal Delivery In Australia
Even in the age of the internet – nothing quite beats getting a parcel or letter…
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When The Census Comes To Town
Ever wondered the history of the census…. yes? Well first a song The census is run…
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Open Heart Surgery: A History
I think that because I am a direct result of advancements in medicine and technology, that…
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What Plague Doctors Can Teach Us About Mask Wearing
The Black Death, currently the world’s topped ranked epidemic, killed between 70–200 million deaths. It raged…
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Frankenstein and the Social Model of Disability
There are many themes that someone could see when they read Frankenstein. My reading of Frankenstein…
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Oliver, Charles and the Workhouses
Workhouses were a part of everyday life in 19th century London, for most people however, the…
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History influencing Fiction: Les Miserables
Historical fiction is a literary genre that is defined as ‘written at least fifty years after…
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Words That Can Sing: The Phantom of The Opera
The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux (originally published Le fantome de l’Opera)has been said to be…
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Pride and Prejudice 2.0
The Original Text One of the most relevant stories that was produced during this time is Pride and…