Tag Archive for: history
Life on the Canadian Frontier – What was it Really Like?
By: Sharon Fitness
Season 12 of period drama When Calls The Heart is now available to ‘binge watch’ free and on-demand on GOOD.
But let’s take a look at what life on the Canadian Frontier in the early part of the 20th Century was really like. This is a glimpse into a time of struggle, resilience and great vision. Read more
The Surprisingly Rich History of Physiotherapy
By: Bec Harris
When you book a physio session today, you’re tapping into a profession that goes back thousands of years. While it might seem modern, physiotherapy’s roots reach as far back as ancient Greece. Read more
Are Chaplains the Forgotten ANZACs?
By: Laura Bennett
The “ANZAC Spirit” is legendary within Australian identity, but historian Daniel Reynaud thinks it fails to capture the full breadth of those who’ve served our country, namely William “Fighting Mac” Mackenzie who sits on the edge of the stereotype. Read more
World’s Oldest Hymn is Now a Worship Single: Chris Tomlin, Ben Fielding
By: Clare Bruce
A new single from worship artists Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding, released Friday, April 11, breathes new life into the oldest Christian hymn ever put down on paper—actually, make that papyrus. Read more
‘Napoleon’ is Best Seen on the Big Screen [Movie Review]
By: Russ Matthews
Films like Napoleon may cause many to return to their high school Western History course and attempt to remember everything their teacher taught. Read more
Mr Eternity’s Story Explored in ‘Written in Chalk: The Echo of Arthur Stace’
By: Laura Bennett
In the year 2000, when the new millennium was celebrated with Sydney’s famous New Year’s Eve fireworks, the word “Eternity” glowed brilliantly across the Harbour Bridge. Read more
Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World – Book Review
By: John Anderson
Tom Holland’s latest book Dominion: The Making of the Western Mind, was listed in the Uk’s Sunday Times Best History Book of the Year list, for good reason.