In the early 19th century, the British – who had invented impeachment centuries before – decided it no longer served its purpose. Instead, they found a more effective way to handle a bad leader.
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The idea that Britain was giving up ‘glorious individualism’ to fit in with European neighbours
After spending years examining the violent Red Summer of 1919, historian Karen Sieber discovered a previously hidden incident on the campus where she now works.
Writers did it themselves back in the 19th-century so modern period dramas should be cut some slack for trying to prioritise modern aesthetic tastes over historical accuracy.
The Digs’ archaeologists are closer to reality than the intrepid Indiana Jones, and that’s refreshing.
The gleeful manipulation of GameStop’s share price is not the first time amateur investors have created a legitimacy crisis on Wall Street.
What might the past offer us at this moment, and how will future generations reflect on this year? How will this present become the future’s past?
From birdsong to window-tapping professionals to bleeping symphonies, morning alarms have come a long way.
Scholars who study dangerous speech have identified common themes that can lead to violence.
Australian cheese was once ‘vintage’ or ‘tasty’. Now we have a plethora of options. How did we get here?
50 years ago Art News published Linda Nochlin’s essay, Why have there been no great women artists? It would change how we see art and its institutions, and still reverberates today.
For hundreds of years, magicians believed cheese could help them foretell the future or identify a criminal.
Who is writing history affects how it is written.
20th-century fad diets didn’t look all that different from those popular today.
Good Europeans are not always where you expect to find them.
With protection underfoot and ventilation on top, the thong is the perfect summer shoe for Australian conditions. Pity it’s not really Australian.
The Christmas holidays can sometimes feel a little unhealthy but the ingredients that makeup a Christmas pudding are pretty nutritious.
At a time when history is so contested, the gift of the Uluru Statement is that it provides a basis for redefining — and retelling the stories of — the nation.
Netflix is making a live action series based on Assassin’s Creed. With its promise of endless return and varied historical settings, the game has been an enduring success.
The young woman stands accused of trivialising history but perhaps a more nuanced debate is needed.
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Director, Gender and Women's History Research Centre, Australian Catholic University
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Associate Professor, Fashion History, De Montfort University
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Historian, Australian Catholic University
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Professor Emerita, Classical Studies, The Open University
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Professor of History, Macquarie University
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Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellow, Purdue University
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Senior Lecturer in History, University of Winchester
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Professor of History, McGill University
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Research assistant, Deakin University
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Adjunct Professor, University of Technology Sydney
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ANU Visiting Professor, Politics and International Relations, Australian National University
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Research Fellow, Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences, Australian Catholic University
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Research Fellow, University of Exeter, University of Exeter
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Chancellor's Professor of Medicine, Liberal Arts, and Philanthropy, Indiana University
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Professor of History, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University
