Historical Media is a privately owned close corporation dedicated to the preservation and publishing of historical documents. The company was established in 2000 and first published its flagship newspaper, The Cape Odyssey, in January of 2001.
Since then we've grown the business by incorporating book publishing as well as providing document and portfolio services to hotels, artists and other establishments. Our first book, The Best of The Cape Odyssey Vol. 1, was published in the first quarter of 2007, and the book, WOODSTOCK, later that year. In 2008, we released A West Coast Odyssey and Tales of Shipwrecks at the Cape of Storms. We've recently published Wrecked - Under the Green Point Light (Below), a revised edition of the book, A West Coast Odyssey and our new arrival, A Cape Odyssey, which you can view on our books page.
Please feel free to contact us if you're interested in any of our products, services, or wish to subscribe to or advertise in The Cape Odyssey.
A Cape Odyssey Compiled & Edited by Gabriel and Louise Athiros This informative volume comprises of a collection of more than sixty glorious articles that relate to the colourful and remarkable history of the Cape of Good Hope. All the articles have already appeared in print in The Cape Odyssey newspaper.
Although the history of the Cape only extends a mere five hundred years, tales of intrigue and adventure abound. The diverse and varied nature of the stories captured on these pages are sure to make enjoyable reading for all.
To Order, contact us at nikolai@historicalmedia.co.za
Articles of Interest- New on historicalmedia.co.za
We've recently added some popular articles from the Cape Odyssey and some incredibly interesting unpublished works to our website, for your reading pleasure!
Works include the popular Pub Crawling in Cape Town series by Eric Bolsmann and the Cape of Cooks, a culinary odyssey through the kitchens of early Cape Town, by Arne Schaefer of Africana books.
In this Months Issue:
The Afrikaans Language Monument celebrates 35 years - Page 1
For More information on the Cape Odyssey.
Vroeë geskrewe Afrikaans - Page 3
A Season of Breathtaking Colour - Page 6
Red is for Rare and Endangered
Fernkloof Flowers - Page 8
Renosterveld typical vegetation
of the Swartland region of the
Western Cape - Page 9
Dutch Manor Antique Hotel
158 Buitengracht Restored - Page 10
The Grand Dame’s appearance
at Groot Constantia’s 325th Anniversary - Page 10
The Post Office Tree at Mossel Bay - Page 11
The Cradle of Afrikaans Language
and Culture -Kleinbosch - Page 12
An Ascent of Chapman’s Peak
in 1892 - Page 14
The versatile Aloe tenuior - Page 15
Embracing Hout Bay - Page 16
