From a boy on the run to a man often out of time
Acclaimed Dingoes’ singer and musician found memorable musical phrases apparently unavailable to anyone else.
Acclaimed Dingoes’ singer and musician found memorable musical phrases apparently unavailable to anyone else.
JFK aide Newton Minow understood the power of television when the 1960 Nixon debates went their way – and wanted network bosses to try harder.
Back in 1953, British newspaper editors faced the challenge of two momentous stories to tell: the conquering of Everest and the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
The humble boy from Moonee Ponds volunteered to fly perilous missions over Germany, but the deaths of innocents always troubled him.
A mechanical engineer, Ivan Moscovich invented drawing machines, founded a science museum and designed endless puzzles.
The first Aboriginal to play Test cricket was a South Australian nurse who turned her back on the sport to work as a midwife.
Political cartoonist Bruce Petty’s frantic, free-flowing style was unique; his insights were anxious and penetrating.
After World War II, Italy went to war with itself for decades. Right in the thick of it was Pierluigi Concutelli. This is what a real fascist looks like.
Monte Toc rumbled on for years as engineers built the world’s tallest dam in Italy. Locals were nervous. Then their village was washed away.
From Ethiopian nobility, Emahoy Guèbrou had a privileged childhood, but traded it in for a life of poverty and service.
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