History

The Interesting Story of John Kellogg

When looking back on history, it is important to remember that people may have good intentions…
WDSTF: Harry Truman

Harry Truman was the 33rd president of the United States. He was born on 8 May,…
WDSTF: The Song

It was in 2005 that I was first introduced to Billy Joel’s song, We Didn’t Start…
Do You Know About Robert The Doll?

Robert The Doll is an allegedly haunted doll that is housed at the East Martello Museum,…
The History of the Kettle

Apart from my oats in the morning, the thing I am most looking forward to is…
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…
When The Census Comes To Town

Ever wondered the history of the census…. yes? Well first a song The census is run…
Open Heart Surgery: A History

I think that because I am a direct result of advancements in medicine and technology, that…
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…
Frankenstein and the Social Model of Disability

There are many themes that someone could see when they read Frankenstein. My reading of Frankenstein…
Oliver, Charles and the Workhouses

Workhouses were a part of everyday life in 19th century London, for most people however, the…
History influencing Fiction: Les Miserables

Historical fiction is a literary genre that is defined as ‘written at least fifty years after…
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…
Pride and Prejudice 2.0

The Original Text One of the most relevant stories that was produced during this time is Pride and…