Science & Environment
The giant squid: a short history
Giant squid are infamous and plentiful creatures that have been found in every ocean. But the journey of the world’s longest cephalopod from mythology to science is far from over.
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History & Culture
The invention of the Freddo Frog
In the 1930s, a new celebrity hopped from a Melbourne confectionery factory and into the hearts of Australians.
History & Culture
12 books the Australian Geographic team recommend you hunker down with
Keep your distance but don’t distance yourself from great reading, Australian Geographic style, with these books our staffers think you should devour.
History & Culture
An Aussie tradition: Carols by Candlelight
Carols by Candlelight is a much-loved Australian Christmas tradition, but you may not be familiar with its humble beginnings in Victoria.
History & Culture
12 female physicists you need to know about
In 2018, the NSW Higher School Certificate physics syllabus is undergoing changes for the first time in 17 years, but students will not be taught about the contributions of female physicists to the field.
On This Day
On this day: Phar Lap’s death shocks the racing world
The death of the champion Australian racehorse was mourned by the nation – and shrouded in mystery.
History & Culture
Did a 19th-century sailor get swallowed by a sperm whale and survive?
It depends what you believe when you read the papers.
On This Day
On this day: Winning design for the Sydney Opera House revealed
Unknown Danish architect Jørn Utzon won the competition with his bold vision.
On This Day
On this day: Captain Moonlite’s hanging
Love letters, shootouts and bank robberies – Andrew George Scott’s life and relationship to James Nesbitt has left historians intrigued.
History & Culture
Vale Bernard ‘Midget’ Farrelly
Farewell to an icon of an era and the very first World Surfing Champion, Midget Farrelly.