Film Review: First Man.
I managed to recently catch the biopic First Man late in its release and I’m certainly glad that I did. […]
The Holy Crown of St. Stephen.
Also known as the Holy Crown of Hungary, the Holy Crown of St. Stephen was the coronation crown of over […]
Interview with 2018 ARIA Award nominee Fanny Lumsden.
It doesn’t surprise me that a host of amazing Australian female musicians are ruling the airwaves and charts across this […]
Guitar Heroes: Nancy Wilson’s ‘Crazy On You’ Intro.
Classic rock fans might remember the band Heart as “the first hard-rock band dominated by women”. It’s an audacious remark, […]
Today in History: The American whaler Essex is sunk by a huge whale.
In the 19th century, whaling was an extremely dangerous occupation. On November 20th, 1820, the American whaler Essex was just about to […]
On my stereo this week: The Blackheart Orchestra, Tracy Chapman and Echo Del Tusker.
The Blackheart Orchestra – Sebastian. Chrissy Mostyn and Rick Pilkington, the multi-instrumentalist duo from Manchester, who perform as The Blackheart […]
Today in History: My Lai Massacre is exposed to the American public.
Please note that this article contains sensitive images of the My Lai Massacre that may be upsetting to some readers. […]
The Flanders Poppy: A symbol of remembrance and sacrifice.
The history of the Flanders poppy goes back to the time of the Great War. Red poppies were among the […]
Kristallnacht: The Night of Broken Glass.
Jewish communities throughout Germany were subjected to a night of terror, eighty years ago today, when Nazi thugs went on […]
Interview with The Bambi Kills.
In another life, Vanessa and Elly Velinsky, both played in their own respective bands – Vanessa from indie outfit With […]
