Archaeologists exploring the waters near Western Australia’s Murujuga are finding ancient sites a short dive below the sea’s surface Clare Watson, Hakai Magazine Archaeologists exploring the submerged ...

Heidi Norman receives funding from the Australian Research Council and Reconciliation Australia. Anne Maree Payne receives funding from Reconciliation Australia. Big things are being asked of history ...

(Reuters) - Key dates, facts in the history of Australia's Aborigines. * Carbon dating of rock paintings suggests Aborigines have been living in Australia for at least 40,000 years. * 1770 - English ...

Aboriginal art is far more than just visually stunning patterns — it is one of the oldest continuous forms of cultural expression in the world. Rooted in storytelling, ritual, and identity, Aboriginal ...

Introduction: Aboriginal History in a Colonial Context / Kristin Burnett and Geoff Read -- 1. World Views: -- Indigeneity in Canada: Spirituality, the Sacred, and Survival / Dennis H. McPherson and J.

The known timeline of the Aboriginal occupation of South Australia's Riverland region has been vastly extended by new research. Radiocarbon dating of shell middens - remnants of meals eaten long ago - ...

Rottnest Island, or Wadjemup, is famous for its beautiful beaches and cuddly quokkas. However, the isle has a dark history, and for 93 years was a prison for Aboriginal men and boys.

As we approach the dreaded date of January 26, a pervasive question is floating around among the people in my social circle. Though phrased in different ways, most people seem to be wondering, “What ...

Bruce Pascoe’s book “Dark Emu” sparked a reconsideration of Australian history. Now he hopes to use his writing to revive Aboriginal community. By Damien Cave WALLAGARAUGH, Australia — Bruce Pascoe ...

What killed the Tasmanian Aborigines? When British colonists arrived in 1803, the island’s indigenous people numbered a few thousand. Thirty years later, about 100 remained. Most historians blame ...

At the outbreak of war in August 1914, thousands of men from across the nation flocked to recruiting centres to sign up to serve in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). This figure includes ...

Stephen Gapps is an Historian with Artefact Heritage Services and a member of The Greens. Lynda-June Coe is a current member of the Greens NSW. Note of warning: This article refers to deceased ...