Dictionary of Sydney – Carangarang
As we embrace National Reconciliation Week it’s imperative on us all to learn more about and respect the culture and history of Sydney’s Aboriginal people. Read More
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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 – Women Creating Nursery Industry
International Women's Day has just been, so Lisa Dictionary of Sydney thought she'd reflect on the on…
Dictionary of Sydney – Enmore Theatre
What do Pepper Gangsters, Mick Jagger and Hoyts all have in common? Inspired by his recent…
Dictionary of Sydney – Remove your dead
In this week's Dictionary of Sydney chat historians share the story about the exhumation of the Devonshire Street cemeteries nearly 120 years ago. Read More
Dictionary of Sydney – Library Lovers
This Friday is Library Lovers Day and Mark Dunn from the Dictionary of Sydney is leading…
Dictionary of Sydney – Stranger’s Guide to Sydney
James Waugh's 1858 Strangers Guide to Sydney is revisited as Lisa Murray from the Dictionary of Sydney joined Sean in the studio this morning. Read More
Dictionary of Sydney: Road Rules
Government are forever trying to keep up with innovation and new technologies. In terms of city…
Dictionary of Sydney – The Great Fire
The Great Fire of Sydney gripped buildings in a huge block near Martin Place in the 1800s. Read More