Dorothy J. Vaughn
Youth History
Dorothy J. Vaughan was a pioneer human computer and visionary who was integral in the expansion of a diverse workforce across NASA.
Becoming An Artist: Paula Rego
Youth History
Settle in for a story about artist Paula Rego. How did she decide to become an artist? What inspired her?
The Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Youth History
In the months leading up to the historic take-off, Nasa put the crew through gruelling, relentless simulations in order to prepare them.
A Very Colourful Release
Youth History
After some time in care, recovering at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital it is finally time to release some lorikeets back to the wild.
Let's Understand Wildfires
Youth History
Learn about an Indigenous practice using prescribed burns that fire officials use to fight out-of-control fires.
How Did Minecraft Start?
Youth History
30 years of Minecraft! How did Minecraft evolve?
Is This Why Venus Lost Its Ocean?
Youth History
The Earth and Venus are made of similar material and are about the same size. Yet one planet has an abundance of water and the other is bone dry. When and how did this happen?
Why Is English Spelling So Weird?
Youth History
Explore the evolution of English spelling conventions throughout history, and find out why it's such an inconsistent language.
Has The Amelia Earhart Mystery Been Solved?
Youth History
It's one of history's famous mysteries. What happened to a legendary and record breaking pilot who vanished on a epic mission.
What Is A Core Sample?
Youth History
Have you ever wanted to go back in time— just to see what it was like? Well, scientists have figured out how …sort of…
Ancient History: India (Maurya Empire)
Youth History
Take a quick dive into the history of ancient India's Maurya Empire.
The Winter Solstice Explained
Youth History
The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year and the official start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere.
Ancient History: Athens
Youth History
Take a quick dive into the history of ancient Athens.
Ancient History: India (Gupta Dynasty)
Youth History
Take a quick dive into the history of ancient India's Gupta Dynasty.
Ancient History: Greece
Youth History
Take a quick dive into the history of ancient Greece.
Ancient History: Sparta
Youth History
Take a quick dive into the history of ancient Sparta.
Diplocaulus: An Ancient Animal
Youth History
Squeaks and Jessi discover an animal with a head that reminds them of a boomerang.
Animated Maps: Tectonic Plate Movement
Youth History
This set of 41 paleo-elevation models (DEM) represents the changing paleogeography of the oceans and continents back to 540 million years ago.
Eclipses Used To Be Terrifying
Youth History
Because eclipses are powerful and frightening events, ancient cultures went to great lengths to understand eclipses.
Meet Some Quokkas
Youth History
Our newest additions to the zoo family are the 3 adorable quokkas.
The History Of Occa
Youth History
Join Mel and Occa the Sulphur-crested cockatoo on a stroll around the zoo and learn about all his amazing history.