Australian history

Travel through the centuries of Australian and world history

Find yourself in Europe during the Middle Ages. Jump forward to the 20th century and the rise of multicultural Australia. See how attitudes to terrorism, crime and more have built today’s world view as you start your career in research and analysis.

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