Deng Xiaopingās Rise to Power
Reading time: 6 minutes By orchestrating Chinaās transition to a market economy, Deng Xiaoping has...
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When Allied troops stormed the beaches at Normandy, France onĀ June 6, 1944Ā ā a bold invasion of Nazi-held territory that helped tip the balance of World War II ā they were using a remarkable and entirely untested technology: artificial ports.
To stage what was then the largest seaborne assault in history, the American, British and Canadian armies needed to getĀ at least 150,000 soldiers, military personnel and all their equipmentĀ ashore on day one of the invasion.
Read MoreEstimated reading time: 11 minutes The Greenwood neighbourhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma was a hub for...
Read MoreThis lesson will take us to the Renaissance which was a cultural movement that began in Italy in the 14th century.
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At the UN, West Papuan activists sought the support of African delegates who they believed were likely allies. They argued West Papua and Africa shared a history of racial oppression and a desire to see the end of colonialism in all its forms.
In this lesson we will be learning about the increasing influence and rise of the United States in the New world.
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What happened to art in the great Age of Discovery when civilisations encountered each other for the first time? A look at the book Civilisations: First Contact / The Cult of Progress, by David Olusoga.
Alan Sears, University of New Brunswick and Penney Clark, University of British Columbia Finally,...
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The Australian National Maritime Museum has announced a shipwreck found in Newport Harbour, off Rhode Island in the United States, has been confirmed as Captain Cookās ship, HMB Endeavour.
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes The worldās oceans hold their secrets close, including clues...
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Viking age Scandinavia as a hub for migration from all over Europe.
In a study published in Cell, we show this is exactly what happened. The Viking period (late 8th century to mid 11th century) was the catalyst for an exceptional inflow of people into Scandinavia. These movements were greater than for any other period we analysed.
Read MoreEstimated reading time: 6 minutes New techniques for dating volcanic eruptions, a lone axe and...
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Often when historians visit an archive or conduct research, we are not sure what weāll find. With the help of archivists and librarians, we may know broadly what is contained in an archival record or a database, but we never know what may or may not be useful to us. Approaching our research material with a particular set of questions or analytical framework, what we actually find may leave us surprised, confused or taken aback in another way.
In this lesson we will be learning about the Japanese constitution and how Japan managed to rebuild itself after WW2.
Read MoreReading time: 5 minutes American farmer and poet Wendell Berry said of the first...
Read MoreIn this lesson we will be learning how Charlemagne reached the height of his power and the Carolingian dynasty.
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Notions of āprotecting countryā have, anecdotally at least, been a key motivation for Indigenous people to participate in Australiaās defence services since World War I. It may well be one reason they have been joining the army reserveās Regional Force Surveillance Units for the past 30-odd years. The youngest of the three units, 51st Battalion, Far North Queensland Regiment, even has as its mottoĀ Ducit amor patriae, āThe love of country guides meā.
Given that itās been almost three decades since we last considered the defence of Australiaās north, itās time to think about whether there are new ways to involve Indigenous people in that endeavour.
Read MoreIn this lesson we will be evaluating the influence of different people, styles and ideas that influenced Renaissance literature.
Read MoreReading time: 6 minutes Holiday in Hawaii and one of the birds youāre most likely to encounter is...
Read MoreThis course takes you from the dawn of humanity through to the modern day, examining a diverse range of history from across the world. It is completely free, and is designed to give you a broad, solid foundation of historical knowledge. It is arranged chronologically, you can work your way through from start to finish, or drop into a topic that takes your interest.
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