history
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The True, Bloody History of Valentine’s Day
Ever wondered where the Valentine’s Day celebration started? Here’s the history behind the event, and spoiler: it’s not romantic at all.
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How Did Vegemite Become the Aussie Icon That It Is Today?
There are roughly 22 million jars of Vegemite manufactured in the original Melbourne factory every year. Here’s the history of the spread.
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How a Groundbreaking First Nations Dictionary Was Made
Sixty years in the making, the Warlpiri Dictionary has been shortlisted for the 2023 Australian Book Industry Awards – a rarity for a dictionary.
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This Is the Real History of Saint Patrick’s Day
When you think of St Patrick’s Day, you probably think of green beer, shot glass necklaces that say “Kiss Me I’m Irish”, and everybody talking about how Irish they suddenly are. That’s all well and good, but I bet you don’t know much about the holiday’s origins, or the saint it celebrates. Well, now that…