History & Culture
Remains of explorer Matthew Flinders to return home
The remains of British explorer Captain Matthew Flinders, found at the start of this year, will return to his hometown in Donington, England.
The remains of British explorer Captain Matthew Flinders, found at the start of this year, will return to his hometown in Donington, England.
While his admirers have recognised his artistic genius for centuries, a new online exhibition, the very first of its kind, has collated 300 of Ferdinand Bauer’s artworks — from initial sketch to finished product.
A series of maps trace the unveiling of Australia, from the fantasies of second-century Egypt to Flinders’ last work.