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Date Title & Description Contributors
2024-06-01

  The long shadow of Rome, an 1856 system garden, and designing for dignity

The long shadow of RomeWhy are tourists so obsessed with Ancient Greece and Rome? Might some of the more obscure archaeological sites, for example from medieval times, be missing out on the attention they deserve - both in terms of the eyes of tourists...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2024-05-25

  Cooking with fire: Michelin stars, American BBQ, and the history of the stove

From the flickering flames of ancient hearths to the glowing coals of modern barbecues, fire is more than just a tool; it's an elemental force that has shaped our diets, our culture, and our very way of being. Today we'll meet people from across the wo...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2024-05-18

  Matt Preston, Baker Bleu, and an architectural history of student protests

Uni student protests: An architectural historyWhat impact has the built environment had on student protests on campus? How have universities responded architecturally in order to curb dissent?Matt Preston: Big MouthThe former MasterChef judge, restaura...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2024-05-11

  Charcuterie, a mid-century modernist icon, and permaculture as a beacon of hope

Annie Smithers cooks Elizabeth David - CharcuterieWhat’s your relationship like with your local sausage maker? Learn about French techniques and recipes that bring to life the art of charcuterie, celebrating its rich flavours and cultural significance....
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2024-05-04

  Viking cinnamon buns, Bruce Pascoe's object of desire, and can churches solve the housing crisis?

Breaking news: Vikings enjoyed cinnamon bunsWhy is vanilla a byword for boring? How did peppercorns end up next to salt on every western table? Did you know the Vikings were rather partial to cinnamon buns? Food writer Eleanor Ford explores the rich hi...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2024-04-27

  Paul Bangay tours the Murdoch family farm, and the meat name game heats up

Your weekly expedition to the heart of modern life through buildings, design, gardens and food.
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2024-04-20

  Future-proofing our beloved cities, and Hetty Lui McKinnon's last meal

From ancient Roman aqueducts to futuristic vertical farms, how can we blend historical wisdom and cutting-edge technology to make our cities resilient places to live? What would food writer Hetty Lui McKinnon eat if it was her last day on Earth?And a w...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2024-04-13

  Saudi Arabia’s 'The Line' and architectural megalomania

Stretching for 170 kilometres and soaring 500 metres into the sky, how does The Line rank among the most grandiose architectural efforts in history? The story behind a Vogue editor's beloved Chanel jacket; and who wields the real influence when it come...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2024-04-06

  Re-designing the nature strip and re-inventing the suburban backyard

Re-inventing the suburban backyard with regeneration and community in mind; re-designing the nature strip; Elizabeth David's Gratin Dauphinois and Besha Rodell's love of vintage glassware.
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author
2024-03-30

  The lost art of dress and a tour of the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

If you are dressed head to toe in black, polyester, nylon or some combination thereof, you may need a dress doctor. Linda Przybyszewski - Dress maker, historian and author of The Lost Art of Dress: The Women Who Once Made America Stylish - discusses th...
  Australian Broadcasting Corporation author