Tag: History
Remains of long lost soldier possibly found
The Federal Government says it appears the remains of the last Australian soldier unaccounted for in the Vietnam War have been found.[MORE]
Facelift planned for historic Newcastle building
An historic Newcastle East building is set to get a new lease on life, after being subjected to years of vandal attacks.[MORE]
Swiss pardon 18th Century witch
Anna Goeldi, the last witch executed in Europe, has been granted a posthumous pardon, more than 200 years after she was beheaded for a young girl's death, Switzerland's domestic ATS news agency said.[MORE]
Dead Sea Scrolls to go online
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Infrared technology is uncovering new text on the Dead Sea Scrolls, the ancient biblical writings found by a Bedouin shepherd in a desert cave 60 years ago.[MORE]
Supposed WWII skeleton found dangling above Kokoda Track
Trekkers claim to have found the skeleton of a World War II pilot dangling above the Kokoda Track.[MORE]
Rudd's family history given to National Library
The family history of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has been handed over to the National Library in Canberra.[MORE]
US museum urged to return Indigenous remains
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Traditional Arnhem Land owners want a major US museum to return their ancestors' remains.[MORE]
Bradman celebrated on 100th birthday anniversary
Celebrations will be held across Australia today to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Sir Donald Bradman.[MORE]
Huge statue of Roman emperor found
Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered parts of an exquisite marble statue of the Roman emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius who ruled between 161 and 180 AD, a local official has said.[MORE]
Historical breastplate returned to Indigenous owners
An Aboriginal breastplate has today been handed back to the traditional owners near Ingham in north Queensland.[MORE]
Dimmey's store recommended for heritage listing
Richmond's Dimmey's store has been recommended for listing on the Victorian Heritage Register.[MORE]
Captain Cook's boomerang set for auction
An Aboriginal boomerang collected by Britain's Captain James Cook on his first trip to Australia - which was then New Holland - in 1770 but lost to public sight ever since goes on sale next month.[MORE]
WWI soldier's remains unearthed in Belgium
British archaeologists have found the remains of an Australia World War I soldier during an excavation in Belgium.[MORE]
WWII medals stolen from Brisbane house
Queensland police are investigating the theft of World War II medals from a house at Bardon in Brisbane's west. [MORE]
US warship marks Great White Fleet's arrival
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A US warship is in Sydney to commemorate an event a century ago that marked a defining moment for the young Australian Federation.[MORE]
Councillor wants Wilcannia heritage saved
A Central Darling Shire councillor, Anthony Pease, says he would like to see Wilcannia's historic heritage preserved.[MORE]
Ouyen plaque honours Vietnam War soldiers
The Ouyen community has given formal recognition to the region's soldiers who served in the Vietnam War.[MORE]
Long Tan battle commemoration
Hundreds of Vietnam war veterans gathered in Melbourne to commemorate the 42nd anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.[MORE]
Service to honour Vietnam War dead
A twilight service will be held in Mackay this afternoon to remember five local soldiers who were killed during the Vietnam War.[MORE]
18 diggers honoured at Long Tan memorial service
A memorial service has been held in Brisbane to commemorate the 42nd anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.[MORE]
Citation boosts Vietnam Veterans Day significance
The man who led soldiers through the Battle of Long Tan says Vietnam Veterans Day this year is especially significant to his troops because they were presented a citation last week.[MORE]
Vietnam veterans remember fallen comrades
Sunshine Coast Vietnam veterans will today remember their comrades who served and died during the Vietnam War.[MORE]
Qld Govt to look at funding 'Centaur' search
The Queensland Government says it would be willing to support a new search for the sunken World War II hospital ship "Centaur" off the state's south-east.[MORE]
Long Tan Vietnam veterans to march in Brisbane
RAR soldiers and veterans are to march to Anzac Square in Brisbane to help commemorate Vietnam Veterans' Day.[MORE]
New search for ships of Arctic explorer Franklin
Canada says it will launch a new search mission in the Arctic to look for the lost ships of Sir John Franklin.[MORE]
