Category Archives: History

Documentary: EUROPA: The Last Battle

Posted on July 14, 2024 by kaysee

We’ve studied history in school. The accounts of the past have been written by the historians and included as part of the curriculum. From there some of us have gone on to study the subject at university level, or read … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Media, War | 3 Comments

Limp Lettuce Leaves for Rogue Politicians and World Leaders

Posted on July 7, 2024 by kaysee

I enjoy good political cartoons because they condense a topical issue in one image which often combines a serving of truth and humour. There is one cartoonist who has illustrated a few toons that depict Albanese as some wandering waif … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Law & Justice, Politics, War | 10 Comments

Aunties and Uncles

Posted on July 29, 2023 by Admin

Post by Shy Ted People have been wondering where the Aunty and Uncle titles for Aboriginal elders came from. After living in remote and rural communities for the best part of 20 years I came up with a theory, might … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture Wars, History, Society | 17 Comments

Book Review: Failures of Command

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Guest Author

Post by Shy Ted In 2012 Private Robert Poate was one of 3 Australian soldiers killed by a supposed ally in the Afghan National Army. Other soldiers were injured in the attack. This book, beautifully written and researched by Robert’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, History, War | 4 Comments

Some Yuletide Traditions

Posted on December 19, 2022 by kaysee

‘Tis the week before Christmas and as the preparations are on, here’s some light fare on the topic. Countries around the world have their own rituals that they follow during this season.

Posted in Faith, History | 4 Comments

Guest Post: Muddy – Desertion in Papua

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Adam D

Rarely do we read in popular military history of desertion to the enemy during a time of war. While charges of desertion were not uncommon, the overwhelming majority I have personally examined during years of military history research about the … Continue reading →

Posted in History, War | 16 Comments