Humanities
Explore what it means to be human – what we think, what we write, what we believe and what we say. Our humanities cover the broad spectrum of the human condition through philosophy and religion, literature and writing, politics and society, and science and technology. I think, therefore I am!
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Large Egos, Deadly Rivals
<p>In Australia, PM Menzies and opposition leader Evatt loathed each other as did English political colleagues Margaret Thatcher and Michael Heseltine. Discover how their large egos contributed to
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Q&A with WEA - Spotlight on the US Election
<p>We take a panel approach to unpacking the US election. Listen to the panellists Judy King and Sonya Thompson as they debate moderated by Sandy Killick. Ask questions and participate in the
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What Now for Scottish Independence?
<p>An ancient kingdom, Scotland is now part of the United Kingdom and has been ruled from London for over 300 years. The cause of Scottish independence was buoyed by devolution and the creation of the
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The Doo Wop Years (1953-1963)
<p>The early 1950s saw the beginning of teenage music. Amateur singing groups popped up all over the USA and the world. They performed songs about teenage love, life, and included some incredible
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What Next for the American President?
<p>A review of the US election and its outcome; what does it mean for the American presidency and what does it mean for Australia? We will look briefly at the election results across the board, but
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American Civil War on the Mississippi
<p>Vicksburg was the last major Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi River. After holding out for more than forty days, the garrison finally surrendered on July 4. Nearby lies the USS Cairo, one
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Up, Up and Away! The History of Aviation in Australia
<p>From the beginning of time humans have dreamt of the magic of flight – a dream that was more urgent in Australia in our attempts to defeat the tyranny of distance. From the 19th century balloonists
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Up, Up and Away! The History of Aviation in Australia
<p>From the beginning of time humans have dreamt of the magic of flight – a dream that was more urgent in Australia in our attempts to defeat the tyranny of distance. From the 19th century balloonists
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What is this thing called faith?
<p>What is the nature of faith? Is it necessarily “blind”? Does it have a place in human flourishing? How do we explain its persistence and enduring significance? What is the relation between faith,
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Ghostly, Mysterious, Redemptive - the stories to read at Christmas
<p>Looking at some literary genres (redemption, ghosts, and mysteries) according to a Christmas setting, gives us the opportunity to explore genres, identify some good stories, and investigate the
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2024 in Review
<p>2024 has been a dramatic year on the political, economic and social world stage. We explore the big events from elections, to war, to protests and the big personalities. We will delve into the big
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