A century ago, a pioneering sex researcher challenged the idea that respectable women did not – and should not – experience sexual desire or have sex, except to please men or have children.
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Passionate about sharing his scientific findings, Humboldt paid for his expeditions, books and lectures out of his own pocket.
Over the past 15 years, the world has seen a financial crisis, the rise of populist politics and a fracturing of the world economic order. Sounds all a bit pre-WWII, right?
A property agreement between two men, signed in 1061, includes heartfelt declarations of lifelong trust and faithfulness.
The study of literature and rhetoric were at the heart of the elite ancient education carried out in Gaza.
Space may be considered the final frontier, but the US was once a frontier, too. How can space industry leaders avoid repeating practices that led to colonialism in the 18th century and beyond?
Paradoxes point to conceptual glitches or bugs. How to fix the bugs, or whether they can be fixed, is rarely obvious.
Through reports and testimonies from everyday people, ancient polymaths were able to learn a great deal about the natural world. But sometimes it was hard to separate fact from fiction.
The author of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and other classic novels used the words ‘slave’ and ‘slavery’ nearly a dozen times in her books.
Blighted with a curse making your animals sick and your butter not churn? A simple paper charm might counter this witchcraft.
Bodysuits, wrap cardigans, tulle skirts, leggings, and ballet flats are they key pieces that define the trend.
My research on Japan’s historically significant Gotō Islands – some of which include UNESCO Heritage-listed sites – provides a rare look at the consequences of the ongoing population crisis.
Most Australians have heard of Norman Lindsay’s fantastical children’s book The Magic Pudding. He was just one of ten talented siblings.
The early games were far from the slick events attended by teams from around the globe that we know today.
Our discovery of a tundra ecosystem, frozen under the center of Greenland’s ice sheet, holds a warning about the threat that climate change poses for the future.
You can uncover the depths and hidden details of your own family’s unspoken narratives by thinking like an archival researcher writing an ‘investigative memoir.’
The southern lights have inspired artists for more then 200 years. Here are some of the best examples from across the decades.
David Jones is donating its archive to Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum. It is a timely reminder of the significance of ‘DJs’ to the development of modern Australia.
A majority of historians surveyed on Labour’s record in office believed it had a positive record on the economy.
A sculpture of Harriet Tubman dominates much of the opening room, questioning our idea of who gets to be commemorated.
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Director, Gender and Women's History Research Centre, Australian Catholic University
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Historian, Australian Catholic University
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Associate Professor, Fashion History, De Montfort 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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Professor of History, McGill University
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Senior Lecturer, School of History, ANU / Chercheur Associé at the Centre d’Histoire de Sciences Po, Australian National University
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Research assistant, Deakin University
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Assistant researcher, University of Sydney
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Research Fellow, University of Exeter, University of Exeter
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Adjunct Professor, University of Technology Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in History, University of Winchester
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Professor of History, ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University
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Chancellor's Professor of Medicine, Liberal Arts, and Philanthropy, Indiana University
