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Burke & Wills: Heroes or Fools?

Burke & Wills: Heroes or Fools?

by Juliana Byers | Apr 14, 2024 | Australian History, Burke & Wills, Exploration, Podcast, Pre-1900, Social History

Oh Mr Burke‘Tis risky workTo seek the northern coastThen have a careOr else prepareTo be a desert ghost…1 On the 20th of August 1860, amid such fanfare as Melbourne had never seen before, the Victorian Exploration Expedition set off from Royal Park. They were...
Recommended Reading: “The Five” by Hallie Rubenhold

Recommended Reading: “The Five” by Hallie Rubenhold

by Juliana Byers | Apr 14, 2024 | Books, Non-Fiction, Recommended Reads, Social History, True Crime, Women's History

Looking for a book to while away a few hours on a Sunday afternoon?  Sorry, can’t help you today. On the other hand, if you’re looking for a book that will stimulate your grey matter and give your critical thinking muscles a workout, then do I ever have a...
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