Many people may have heard the tale of Major John Andre (he was captured, tried and hung during the American Revolution). After all the time that had passed, the story of Major Andre was still talked about when I was young. But…I have seen something of Major Andre that I guarantee very few in this…
Here at the Hive, we are obsessed with absurd and downright weird facts of the historical variety. Recently, we regaled you with the tale of the the American town who hung an elephant. We also shared the curious, creepy urban myth of ‘Spring-Heeled Jack’. Our commitment to blow your minds with weird historical facts is…
As some of you may have noticed, it was Valentine’s Day a few days ago. With its heart-shaped chocolate boxes and love bugs, it seems to have the ol’ Marmite effect on people: you either love it or you hate it! So, as Cupid puts down his arrow for another year and the roses start…
As long as songs have been written and sung, they have been used to tell stories. From classical composers to modern day chart toppers, many have taken historical events as their inspiration. Take a look at this small collection of history-themed hits: 99 Red Balloons – Nena (1984) “The war machine springs to life…Where ninety…
There are obvious similarities between ancient cave art and modern-day graffiti, but where did this symbolic behaviour come from? Why do humans have this innate need to express their feelings through abstract shapes and symbols, and when did it all begin? From pigments to printing presses, symbols changed the way humans lived and provided a…
Whilst living in Australia last year, I developed an warm affection for surfing, I mean, its hard not too when you live in a country where an entire lifestyle is built on the sport. Even though I didn’t actually surf myself, I spent countless hours photographing my partner on his quest to stand up and ride…