Tag: history and culture
History & Culture
Gallery: The longest running botanical magazine
Curtis’s Botanical Magazine began publication in 1787 and intended to familiarise its readers with plants from all over the Empire, which it presented as floral paintings by noted artists who, previously had only been accessible by an affluent audience. Its publication saw their work accessible by a wider audience with a growing interest in exotic species. A Celebration of Australian Flowers – Curtis’s Botanical Magazine is running at the Redbox Gallery until 30 November 2017 Mrs Macquaries Rd. The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.
History & Culture
Australian macadamias: history in a nutshell
Australia leads the world in farming our delicious native nut.
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
Timeline: A short history of Australian tea
Australians are determined tea consumers.
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.