1921
We’ve learned this year that a global pandemic seems to happen once a century, around the…
Australian history
Australia’s ANZAC Legend
Military history, primarily through the ANZAC legend, is at the core of Australian national identity. As…
Parramatta Foundations Mini-Doco Series
2020 has been a year for the history books, kind of makes you wonder about your…
Doco Questions James Cook’s Role in Aussie History
Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky, is a documentary calling for a rethink of Captain James Cook's…
Endangered Languages at Greater Risk Due to COVID
At the time of European settlement, an estimated 250 Indigenous Australian languages - including 800 dialectal…
Dictionary of Sydney – Camels in Sydney
Dr Rachel Franks from the Dictionary of Sydney joined Breakfast host Alex James to share the history of camels in Sydney. Read More
Dictionary of Sydney – Smallpox pandemic
Historian Peter Hobbins joined Alex James on Breakfast to discuss the smallpox pandemic and the Vaccine Institute of Sydney during the 19th century. Read More
Dictionary of Sydney – A Bushranger’s Escape or Fake News?
It’s a story that beautifully illustrates both the complex difficulties that historical researchers can face, and the oft-stated advice to not believe everything you hear. Read More
Dictionary of Sydney – Enmore Theatre
What do Pepper Gangsters, Mick Jagger and Hoyts all have in common? Inspired by his recent…
Dictionary of Sydney – Library Lovers
This Friday is Library Lovers Day and Mark Dunn from the Dictionary of Sydney is leading…
History in our Harbour: Cockatoo Island
Cockatoo Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest islands here on…
War on our Shores
The waters of Port Jackson (which house the Lane Cove and Parramatta Rivers, as well as…