This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. Hans Heysen and Nora Heysen are Australia’s most well-known father-daughter artistic duo. In this episode, Professor Speck explores the letters written to each other from the time Nora moved to London in 1934 until Hans Heysen died in 1968. During that time Nora Heysen won the Archibald Prize, was appointed an official war artist, fell in love with a married man, Robert Black, with whom she lived with and eventually married, relocated to Sydney, and travelled extensively to the Pacific. Hans Hey ..read more

Warning: This episode contains graphic depictions of animal cruelty. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. Samorn, the Adelaide Zoo's last elephant, was adored by generations of zoo visitors. When she died, there was an outpouring of sadness from all who knew or grew up with her. Elephants and Egotists is a tribute to Samorn, but also tells of other elephants sent to South Australia and the colourful characters who decided their fate. Elephants, particularly those in Southeast Asia, are now a critically endangered species needing ou ..read more

This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series. In 1894, South Australia granted women the dual right to vote and become elected members of parliament, thanks in no small part to the indomitable Mary Lee. Her unwavering pursuit for social justice and remarkable legacy is revealed as we follow the trajectory of her life from Ireland to Adelaide. The disappearance of Mary Lee’s journals and most of her letters, along with a dearth of recorded women’s history, kept her contribution to history hidden for more than 125 years. Undeterred, author De ..read more

This public lecture was a part of the History Trust's Talking History series. Holden historian Don Loffler and National Motor Museum senior curator Mick Bolognese discuss some of the most important landmarks in Holden’s manufacturing history. In it's golden age Holden sold about one in every two new cars in Australia, so it’s no wonder that most Australians have some connection with Holden cars, and that the retirement of the brand was so deeply felt around the country. Discover (or remember!) some of Holden’s best known vehicles and rarely seen prototypes. Music in this episode thanks to - Ar ..read more

This free public lecture was part of the History Trust of South Australia's Talking History series.  In this episode curator Dr Adam Paterson and archaeologist/ educator Dr Chris Wilson unpack the history of South Australia’s whaling industry against the backdrop of the SA Maritime Museum’s exhibition 'Leviathan: An astonishing history of whales'. Leviathan was on display at the Maritime Museum in 2018.  Music in this episode is courtesy of Zachariah Hickman (Track: Argonne ..read more

This public lecture was a part of the History Trust's Talking History series. Hysteria is both a memoir of author Katerina Bryant’s experience of illness and a historical account of four women whose lives have intersected with the idea of ‘hysteria’. The book looks at the strength of women who were not seen as themselves but as patients alone. Katerina examines the lives of these women, touches on the South Australian context and speaks to what it means to contextualise herself within this complex history. Katerina Bryant is a writer and PhD student based in South Australia. Her first book, Hy ..read more

In the wake of the Dunstan era Dimity Ware fell in love with a woman, left her husband, and became a single parent, feminist, and radical gardener. Join us for an illuminating conversation with her son, author Ianto Ware, about the personal and political history of feminism, lesbianism, gender, class and motherhood in 1970s & '80s suburban Adelaide. In this recording of a very special FEAST edition of Talking History Online panellists Dr Ianto Ware and Dr Nikki Sullivan discuss the personal, the political, and everything in between as they reflect on Dimity's Adelaide in relation to today ..read more

The Adelaide Holocaust Museum and Andrew Steiner Education Centre (AHMSEC) is Adelaide’s newest museum, opening in November 2020. The museum has an obligation to preserve Holocaust history and educate current and future generations through programs that instil human rights and develop ethical and social awareness of young people and the wider community. The AHMSEC invites visitors to engage with themes from the Holocaust and their continuing relevance in contemporary society through the core exhibition, travelling exhibitions, local Holocaust survivor stories, and education and public access p ..read more

South Australians have long had a love affair with sport. For over 180 years sporting clubs and associations around the state have provided an outlet for physical activity, a sense of community, and a place to come together. We’ve excelled in international, national and local arenas, but sport is not just for the professionals: a 2013 report found two thirds of us actively participate in some form of sport for recreation. In this talk Keith Conlon and Kirby Fenwick take us on a tour of some great moments in South Australian sporting history. This free public lecture was part of the History Tru ..read more

Artists often draw on real events, folk culture and family stories for inspiration, as well as occasionally delving into historical research as part of their craft. In this recording Dr Noris Ioannou and Sera Waters to share their thoughts on the relationship between folk culture, family influences and history on art in South Australia and the wider social and cultural context. This free public lecture was part of the History Trust’s Talking History series ..read more