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George Clooney backs repatriation of Parthenon Marbles

Actor George Clooney has backed a call to return Parthenon Marbles in British Museum to Greece.

Cavemen had blue eyes

DNA taken from 7,000 year-old human remains has helped recreate an image of what early Europeans would have looked like.

Archaeologists discover unknown pharaoh

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered the remains of a 3,600-year-old previously unknown pharaoh.

Finding the butler

The reporter who uncovered the story that inspired the movie ‘The Butler’ talks to MiNDFOOD about his life-changing discovery.

Super Typhoon devastates Philippines

Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful storms in history, tore through the Philippines over the weekend claiming 10,000 lives.

Lipstick jungle

We use our lips when eating, talking, laughing, shouting, singing and kissing, so it’s little wonder that humans across time and cultures have chosen to adorn them.

Bullfighting: Adios Matadors?

The future of Spain’s world famous bullfighting looks direr than ever in its three-century-long history.

Fifty years after “I Have a Dream,” the struggle continues

It’s been 50 years since iconic civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream Speech.” Although a lot of progress has been made, the struggle continues.

Thailand hit by fourth largest oil spill in its history

The clean-up begins after 50,000 litres of crude oil poured into the Gulf of Thailand last week.

The story behind Chanel’s Camelia

We go in search of Mademoiselle Chanel ‘s love of the camellia and why the flower has long been an emblem for the beauty brand.

Queen celebrates coronation anniversary

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth marks the 60th anniversary of her coronation with a service in Westminster Abbey, along with other royals and dignitaries. We take a look back at some original footage.

Yothu Yindi frontman dies

Yunupingu, lead singer of Australian Aboriginal rock band Yothu Yindi, has died aged 56 after losing his battle with kidney disease.

Study uncovers humans with ape-like feet

One in every thirteen people displays flexible “ape-like” feet similar to that of our evolutionary relatives.

Mamma Mia! ABBA Museum to open

Stockholm is preparing to welcome fans to the world’s first ABBA museum, find out what treats await the museum’s visitors …

A decade of war is ending

As he made his inaugural address in January this year, US President Barack Obama made a reference to the withdrawal […]

Gay Australians set to head to New Zealand to wed

New Zealand’s parliament has voted to legalise same-sex marriage, a move that will see many Australians couples to travel across the Tasman to formalise their unions.

Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder

European lawmakers have decided that the popular spirit no longer needs to contain its most potent ingredient in order to be labelled “absinthe”.

Royal New Zealand Ballet Timeline

Take a look back in pictures, at the trials and tribulations of the Royal New Zealand Ballet as it celebrates its 60th birthday this year.

After 500 years, Richard III’s bones yield their secret

Researchers say a skeleton buried under a parking lot belongs to King Richard III, solving a 500-year-old mystery about his final resting place.

Obama sworn in for second term in White House ceremony

As Barack Obama prepares for his second presidential inauguration, we take a look at the history of a ceremony steeped in pageantry.

Aboriginal DNA suggests missing Indian link

Research into the origins of Australia’s indigenous population has revealed an unexpected genetic relationship to their South Asian neighbours.

London’s “tube” is 150 years old

The world’s oldest underground rail network – London’s ‘tube’ – is 150 years old. The Victorian artery of the British capital, which enabled the city to boom, served as shelter during World War II and has been copied around the world.

Luna Park turns 100

Mary Stuart is the executive director of Luna Park in Melbourne, she joins us to talk about the park’s 100th anniversary, and shares her insights and knowledge of the park’s rich history.

Interview: Bev Aisbett

Author, illustrator and counsellor Bev Aisbett has sold over 500,000 copies of her books nationwide. She talks to us about her battle with anxiety and depression and gives us her tips for getting through the day.

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