History & Culture
The cultural history of the dingo
Living blanket, water diviner, wild pet: this is how the dingo has been represented across our cultural history.
History & Culture
How Dr G.Yunupiŋu took Yolŋu culture to the world
Dr Yunupiŋu’s music is steeped in the culture of his people, the Yolŋu of northeast Arnhem Land.
History & Culture
The enduring spirit of the Archibald Prize
The finalists for the 2017 Archibald Prize have been announced.
History & Culture
Bringing back Aboriginal languages
Hundreds of languages were once spoken in Australia. Many have slipped from use, which is why this year’s NAIDOC celebrations will focus around the importance of Aboriginal languages.
History & Culture
The craftsman behind the best emu eggshell art
This veteran craftsman has carved nearly 1000 pictures into emu eggs.
History & Culture
Tracks II: The Last Camel Walk
In 1977 Robyn Davidson, then 27, trekked more than 2700 kilometres across the western desert from Alice Springs to the Indian Ocean, accompanied by only four camels. The courageous solo expedition made news around the world and Robyn’s account of it, a book called Tracks, later became a best seller. Robyn went on to other accomplishments, but she never forgot the spiritual bond she had forged with the much-maligned desert creatures. In 1986, for Australian Geographic she told the story of her last walk with them, a funny/sad journey back to their Northern Territory home.
History & Culture
Vintage illustrated botanical stamps
The significance of stamp art often goes under appreciated. Compacted into small, square dimensions, featured illustrations offer a slice of Australian history. We’ve been using postal stamps as early as 1812 and since this time we’ve communicated our landmarks, our icons and treasured moments in our history. However nothing communicates the beauty, rich and rare of the country quite like our native flora. Here, we look back on the intricate botanical illustrations that have adorned Australian stamps over the decades.
History & Culture
Snapshot: The singing child evacuees of World War II
During the darkest hours of World War II, a short-lived survival plan was hatched to send British children to safety on the other side of the world in Australia.
History & Culture
Rare 17th-century Australia map up for auction
The map – believed to have remained in a private Italian home since the 19th century – is the first to show Tasmania, and is expected to fetch over $400,000.