People & Culture Archives

Phallic objects an ancient PNG status symbol?

Phallus-shaped stones recently discovered in Papua New Guinea may hold ancient cultural clues.

A lone explorer sets out to discover the truth behind an ancient mythical kingdom..

The US man who bought the skin of an extinct species now hopes to sell it for $68,000.

Melbournians have been out and about, documenting the changing face of their city, comparing new scenes to old.

Sailing can be a long and lonely affair, but the company of pets has made many a shipmate happy.

17 December 1967: Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt goes missing whilst swimming at Portsea, Victoria.

A creative way of representing a mathematical principal has led to the creation of some crafty corals.

Prior to Kingsford Smith’s successful flight over the Tasman, Moncrief and Hood’s attempt ended in disaster.

Canberra was officially named on 12 March 1913, but few realise how close the city came to being called ‘Myola’.

AG reports from Anzac Cove, Turkey, with Conservation Volunteers Australia to help preserve this precious site.