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The Bridge - Best Nordic Crime TV Review
Addicted to crime TV series? I am. The Bridge is well worth the subtitles. No one does good crime quite like the Scandinavians and this tops the list for Nordic noir. This is prime binge TV!
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The Basics of Representing Yourself in Divorce Court
You can save a lot of cash by representing yourself in a simple divorce, but some matters are more complex. This article will help you decide what's best for you.
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Are you descended from Genghis Khan? 1 in 200 men alive today have Genghis Khan's DNA
World conqueror Genghis Khan created the Mongolian Empire - the biggest land empire in history. But what else did he do to ensure his name and his heritage would live forever?
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Locard's Theory of Exchange - "Every Criminal Leaves a Trace"
"Every criminal leaves a trace" according to Dr Edmond Locard's Principle of Exchange. The Sherlock Holmes of France - Edmond Locard pioneered the science of crime scene investigation.
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Ravensbruck Medical Experiments
Ravensbruck - WWII German Concentration Camp for women and children where the Nazis under Heinrich Himmler performed gruesome medical experiments, crippling, disfiguring and murdering many women.
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Belanglo State Forest Murders
Burial zone used by notorious serial killer Ivan Milat, Belanglo State Forest is eerie and forbidding, but also a sanctuary of great natural beauty.
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Dr Xanthe Mallett Biography
Celebrities aren't just actors and politicians anymore - meet smart, sexy, sometimes-blonde Dr Xanthe Mallett, Forensic Anthropologist, Criminologist, Academic and TV Presenter.
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Enemy of Rome - Zenobia
Many defied the Roman Empire only to be eliminated. Queen Zenobia of Palmyra took Egypt from the Romans in 269 CE and paid the ultimate price for her rebellion in 272 CE when the Romans took revenge.
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My 10 Favourite Sir Winston Churchill Quotes
Renowned for his wartime leadership of Britain in WWII, Sir Winston Churchill was the premier British statesman of the 20th century. His bulldog-like visage and his gravelly voice inspired nations.
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History of Crucifixion
Crucifixion was a common and especially cruel type of torture and execution in the ancient world long before the time of Christ. The Romans made crucifixion widespread, famously crucifying Jesus.
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Recent Natural Disasters - the Worst Tsunamis
A tsunami is an enormous wave caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, nuclear detonations, meteorite impacts, underwater explosions, landslides, avalanches and tectonic plate movements.
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Recent Natural Disasters - the Worst Volcanic Eruptions
Volcanoes are vents or fissures in the earth's crust that expel gasses, ash, lava, and rock. 'Volcano' applies to both the actual vent and the mountain that builds up as it spews forth material.
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Recent Natural Disasters - the Worst Earthquakes
After so many recent natural disasters the world is wondering if natural disasters are becoming more frequent and more intense. So far there have been 792 earthquakes in 2014 between magnitudes 5-8.2.
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5 Famous Lithuanian Americans
The lives of these famous Lithuanian people show that the dream of a better life is possible—if not for migrants, then for their children or grandchildren.
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Lithuanian Diaspora: A Brief History of WWII Lithuanian Displaced Persons
In 1940, Lithuania was annexed by the former USSR. At that time, Nazi Germany had already annexed Poland and was on the march. Incredible mass upheaval, displacement, and death were soon to follow.
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The Lithuanian Holocaust - The Extermination of the Jewish Population of Lithuania
Pre-war Lithuania was home to up to 250,000 Jewish people and was a prodigious hub of Jewish learning. The capital of Lithuania, Vilnius, was referred to as the Jerusalem of the North. By 1942 only approximately 43,000 Lithuanian Jews were left alive and many of these were forced to work for the...
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Sir Arthur Evans, Famous Archaeologist
Sir Arthur Evans is famous for uncovering the Minoan palace of Knossos on Crete. Learn about the British archaeologist's life, work, and controversy.
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The Mexican Revolution and the Meaning of ABBA’s 'Fernando'
'Fernando' was the most successful ABBA hit single. But what is the song 'Fernando' about? Learn about the song's inspiration and history here.
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All About Scaly-Breasted Lorikeets: Pet Birds and Wild Birds
Scaly-breasted lorikeets are a member of the parrot family. A native bird of Australia, they live in urban and rural areas of coastal Eastern Australia. They also make entertaining pets!
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My 10 Favorite Julius Caesar Quotes
Caesar was the most famous of a Roman nobles and an extremely atypical man of his times. He was a brilliant man, a talented and ruthless politician and a military genius.
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My Experience Owning Whippet Dogs
Elegant, affectionate, and laid back, Whippet dogs are also the best killers of small animals I have ever seen. No rats or mice in my yard or home!
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Julius Caesar - Hero or Hitler?
Gaius Julius Caesar is one of the most renowned of all historical figures, but was he a hero or a Hitler? How many people did he kill? Was he responsible for the genocide of the Gauls?