National Museum of Australia – Audio on demand program
Summary: The National Museum of Australia's audio series explores Australia's social history: Indigenous people, their cultures and histories, the nation's history since 1788, and the interaction of Australians with the land and environment. The series includes talks by curators, conservators, historians, environmental scientists and other specialists.
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Podcasts:
Archaeological finds and stories from the Tuggeranong Schoolhouse in Canberra's south, from its evolution in the 1870s to its time as private residence and museum.
Defining and understanding Aboriginal songlines as epic foundational stories and part of the dreaming, Jukurrpa, using modern digital storytelling.
Explore the languages of Australia's first peoples and how words that often defy translation into English carry knowledge, culture and a way of being in the world.
Behind the scenes stories of travelling with Aboriginal artists and recording and telling their stories in the lead up to the Songlines exhibition.
An exploration of the political achievements and the inner spiritual life of early Australian prime minister Alfred Deakin.
An exclusive insight into the development of the Midawarr | Harvest exhibition and the remarkable relationship John shared with Yolgnu elder Mulkun Wirrpanda.
Archaeological finds and stories from the Tuggeranong Schoolhouse in Canberra’s south, from its evolution in the 1870s to its time as private residence and museum.
An exploration of the political achievements and the inner spiritual life of early Australian prime minister Alfred Deakin.
Explore the languages of Australia’s first peoples and how words that often defy translation into English carry knowledge, culture and a way of being in the world.
The fascinating story of how the exhibition Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters came into being, over a period of more than five year as told by the lead curator.
Defining and understanding Aboriginal songlines as epic foundational stories and part of the dreaming, Jukurrpa, using modern digital storytelling.
A fun and fascinating look at Ancient Rome through the eyes of teenage flies on the wall, Marcus and Tullia. This tour brings to life stories based around 11 objects in the Rome: City and Empire exhibition. Links to these British Museum objects are included in the transcript. Aimed at kids aged 8 to 12, the tour was written by Noëlle Janaczewska.
ABC broadcaster and history enthusiast Richard Fidler narrates this tour developed for the Rome: City and Empire exhibition from the British Museum. A cast of leading voice actors help bring 21 objects to life in a tour that aims to be highly emotive, enlightening and reflective. Links to these British Museum objects are included in the transcript. Written by Noëlle Janaczewska and Catherine Freyne.
Expert panellists examine the current situation on global security. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Black Mist Burnt Country.
The latest technology behind the digital dome on show in the Songlines exhibition, with an outline of the artworks and film featured in the Walinynga (Cave Hill) and Seven Sisters experiences.
