{"id":9866,"date":"2020-04-02T13:00:38","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T11:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=9866"},"modified":"2020-04-02T13:00:41","modified_gmt":"2020-04-02T11:00:41","slug":"history-africa-highlights-june-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2020\/04\/02\/history-africa-highlights-june-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"History Africa Highlights – June 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Brand New & Exclusive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Eating History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

17th June – 15th July, Wednesdays @ 20:15 CAT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eating History, follows \u201cvintage food expert\u201d Old Smokey and collector, Josh Macuga as they embark on a quest to eat the oldest, most nostalgic and shocking foods to have survived the test of time. The hosts will find foods believed to have been \u201clost to the past\u201d \u2014 buried in bunkers, rotting in root cellars, forgotten in fridges or collecting dust on shelves \u2014 in order to explore history through food. In each episode, Macuga and Old Smokey hit the road to visit collections of vintage food and to learn the stories behind collectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Uncharted Mysteries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th June – 9th July, Thursdays at 20:15 CAT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uncharted Mysteries follows adventurer and survivalist Cliff Simon as he explores paranormal mysteries in some of the world\u2019s most extreme and challenging environments. From the terrifying bat-winged \u201cJersey Devil\u201d to the deadly \u201cNight Marchers\u201d of Hawaii, Cliff is determined to uncover the truth behind these nightmarish myths and legends. That means using all his skills to hike, swim, and even crawl his way into places most people wouldn\u2019t dare to go. Along the way, scientists, shamans, historians, and witnesses all provide clues that shed light on dark secrets that often defy explanation. He consults with local guides to help plan his route, but after that, Cliff is on his own, venturing solo, deep into one extreme landscape after the other, to haunting places where the wilderness and the paranormal intersect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Icons Of Music<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Elton John: Becoming Rocketman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

27th June, Saturday @ 21:00 CAT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2019 was the year of Elton John, with the release of the box office hit \u2018Rocketman\u2019, his autobiography and his final farewell tour, all eyes are on the musical genius. We take a glimpse into his incredible journey and uncover the truth behind the turbulent and eccentric life of a superstar. Find out what it took for this shy young man to become \u2018Rocketman\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Michael Jackson: Remember The King<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4th July, Saturday at 21:00 CAT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are very few artists who have obsessed the world like Michael Jackson did. His singles topped the charts all over the globe, selling over 350 million records whilst holding the record for the best-selling album of all time. It was clear, although his success is unrivalled, that he was a troubled man whose bizarre life-style eventually eclipsed his musical talent. This documentary will cover all aspects of his life, from the Jackson 5 to This Is It, from his humble beginnings to Neverland, and from his abusive father to his own alleged abuse cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Freddy Mercury: Kings Of Queens<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11th July, Saturday at 21:00 CAT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Queen\u2019s legendary lead singer Freddie Mercury earned a place in modern rock history as the writer and singer of some of its most legendary songs: \u201cBohemian Rhapsody,\u201d \u201cKiller Queen,\u201d \u201cWe Are the Champions,\u201d and \u201cCrazy Little Thing Called Love.\u201d Born in Zanzibar to Indian parents and later raised in India, Mercury and his \u201cQueen\u201d bandmates went on to sell albums in unit totals that rivalled the Beatles. His remarkable four octave singing range was a key ingredient in the band\u2019s success. Mercury died of AIDS in late 1991, less than 24 hours after a public admission he had contracted the disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prince: Kiss The Rain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

18th July, Saturday at 21:00 CAT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Few artists are as prolific as Prince. The king of self-transformation, Prince made his mark on an entire generation. He redefined popular music and reshaped the music industry. But the enigma of Prince held many untold secrets. Join us on this in-depth look at his incredible career and get closer to the artist with dramatic re-enactments of his life and shocking final moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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David Bowie: The Man Who Stole The World<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

25th July, Saturday at 21:00 CAT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Known as a musical chameleon, David Bowie was able to flow and adapt his music and style to current fashion and trends. Prior to his breakthrough in 1972, he recorded a proto-metal record and a pop\/ rock album, eventually redefining glam rock with his ambiguously sexy Ziggy Stardust persona. Each one of his phases in the \u201870s sparked a number of subgenres, including punk, new wave, goth rock, the new romantics, and electronica. With his death just two days after his 69th birthday and release of his most poignant album \u2018Blackstar\u2019, he left his fans with a parting gift that will solidify his already indelible mark in music history. With exclusive footage and interviews, we look back at his legacy and pay tribute to the life and memories of David Bowie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Brand New & Exclusive Eating History 17th June – 15th July, Wednesdays @ 20:15 CAT Eating History, follows \u201cvintage food expert\u201d Old Smokey and collector, Josh Macuga as they embark on a quest to eat the oldest, most nostalgic and shocking foods to have survived the test of time. The hosts will find foods believed… Continue reading History Africa Highlights – June 2020<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[227],"class_list":["post-9866","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-television","tag-history","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9866","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9866"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9866\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9866"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9866"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9866"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}