6 June 1944: ‘The longest day’
D-Day – 6 June 1944 – is often referred to as the most crucial day in the history of the Second World War, and even as the last, greatest military operation of its kind. After years of intricate…
National Trust Heritage Awards
The School congratulates Professor Peter Read and team on winning the Research and Investigation section of the National Trust Heritage Awards this year for their work on the website…
Biography Workshop, 29 May 2014
Guest Speaker: Dr David DayDate: Thursday 29th MayTime: 12.00 midday – 2.00 p.m.Venue: Seminar Room A, Coombs Bldg, ANUTitle: ‘Writing Australian Prime Ministers as Children’ David Day’s many books…
Professor Darrell Tyron Scholarship Honour
Kimberley Doyle, a PhD candidate in the School of History working on an oral history of Australian peacekeeping in the Pacific, has been awarded a Professor Darrell Tryon Scholarship. The…
'Pain for many, but no sharp break with the past'
Dr Frank Bongiorno joins a panel of experts, convened by The Guardian, to give commentary on 2014 Budget http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/may/13/budget-2014-panel
Professor Tom Griffiths to launch new CRC in Australian History at Federation University, Ballarat
The place where ‘the Australian Flag’ first flew in defiance against government tyranny will this month see the launch of a new Collaborative Research Centre in Australian History. In the…
Public Lecture: In a Big Country: Size and Canadian Identity
Wednesday 28 May 4.15-5.30pm McDonald Room, Menzies Library, Fellows Road, ANU Like Australia, Canada is known for being big. But whereas there are extensive literatures examining how Northernness,…