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Celebrating the ritual and custom of ancient cultures: a book review of China Adorned

China is a country of immense diversity, especially its people. ‘China Adorned’ is a stunning celebration of this.

Soundtrack to a new life

Dulcie Holland is best known for her books on music theory. But in a career spanning nearly 70 years, she also composed music for documentaries promoting Australia’s postwar immigration strategy.

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King Tutankhamun’s forgotten man

As celebrations ramp up to mark 100 years since the most famous archaeological discovery of all time, meet the little-known Tasmanian Egyptologist who played a pivotal role.

History & Culture

From crumbling rock art to exposed ancestral remains, climate change is ravaging our precious Indigenous heritage

Climate change is rapidly intensifying. Amid the chaos and damage it wreaks, many precious Indigenous heritage sites in Australia and around the world are being destroyed at an alarming rate.

History & Culture

The Duke of Edinburgh’s adventurous spirit lives on

Vale Prince Philip. During his lifetime the Prince stewarded the Duke of Edinburgh adventure program, which celebrated six decades Down Under in 2019.

Destinations

Big adventures, small footprints

Authentic experiences, genuine cultural exchanges and real exploration are the focus of all World Expedition adventures. Choose your journey today.

History & Culture

The little-known story of Australia’s convict women

Transported to a distant land for crimes of poverty, Australia’s female convicts were charged with the task to tame and have children with convict men.

History & Culture

Explore over 30 years of Australian Geographic pull-out posters

They decorated your classrooms, your bedrooms and even the back of your toilet door. Australian Geographic posters have, since the magazines inception, played an important part in informing our readership about the incredible flora and fauna, landscapes and history of Australia. Here are some of our favourites from over the years.

History & Culture

Young Aussie artists reimagine Belanglo State Forest in new exhibition

Belanglo, a new exhibition being held at aMBUSH Gallery on Thursday, will explore the controversial history of Belanglo State Forest, the site of Australia’s notorious backpacker murders.