Shrine of Remembrance

Talks and lectures are held at the Shrine of Remembrance and selected offsite venues. Speakers include academics, historians, authors, veterans and other experts who present on a range of topics relating to Australian military history. As well as being available online and as a podcast, talks and lectures are open to the general public. Details of upcoming speakers can be found on the Shrine website.

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Episodes

Sport and War - 19 September 2011

Jamie Parsons and Neil Sharkey. In the lead up to the 2011 AFL Grand Final, the Shrine's Manager of Education and Community Programs, Jamie Parsons, and Exhibitions Curator, Neil Sharkey, discuss the intersection of sport and war in Australian society and how both have informed notions of Australian national identity.

Aug 11, 2012•1 hr 4 min

Vietnam: The Australian War - 16 September 2011

Paul Ham. The ten year struggle in the rice paddies and jungles of South Vietnam unleashed the most devastating firepower on the Vietnamese nation and visited terrible harm on civilians and soldiers. Paul Ham is the author of 'Vietnam: The Australian War'. Join him as he reflects on the Australian experience of the war which sealed the fate of 50,000 Australian servicemen and women.

Aug 10, 2012•54 min

Filming Pozieres - 12 September 2011

Wain Fimeri. The horrors of the battle of Pozieres were like a stone thrown violently into a pool. The ripples spread outwards from the tiny French village to the homes and hears of those who endured, suffered and lost. After Pozieres, Australia was never the same. Join writer and director Wain Fimeri for a discussion and screening of his one hour special feature 'Pozieres'. Please note, this file only contains audio.

Aug 09, 2012•28 min

What Happened to Uncle Sam? - 17 August 2011

David Howell. Captain 'Uncle" Sam Templeton was amongst the first Australian soldiers to engage with the Japanese in the early stages of the Kokoda campaign. Was he killed in action? Was he captured by the Japanese? Did he provide his captors with misleading information that changed the course of the campaign? Join historian David Howell as he explores the mystery surrounding Sam Templeton's disappearance. David will also be joined by original 39th battalion veterans.

Aug 08, 2012•57 min

Fire in the Sky - 15 August 2011

Michael Molkentin. When the First World War began, aeroplanes were barely a decade old. Despite this, Australia was one of just a few nations outside of Europe to establish a military flying school and corps. Join historian Michael Molkentin as he explains how the young volunteers were pioneers in a new dimension of warfare, who struggled to control the skies over the Western Front and Middle East.

Aug 07, 2012•1 hr 3 min

Kapyong: The Documentary - 28 July 2011

Dennis Smith. Join the writer and director of 'Kapyong' and explore one of the most significant battles of the Korean War. This documentary includes archival imagery, maps and film, plus commentary by military historians from both sides of the conflict. Dennis Smith will discuss the research and development of 'Kapyong' as well as screening excerpts of the documentary. Please note this podcast only includes audio.

Aug 06, 2012•30 min

The Lost Diggers of Fromelles - 18 July 2011

Documentary Screening 'The Lost Diggers of Fromelles' was screened on national television in the lead up to Anzac Day. The screening at the Shrine included an extended version of this documentary, including additional footage, interviews and a discussion with the makers. This is the behind-the-scenes story of the largest excavation of fallen First World War soldiers in modern times. Please note, this file only contains audio.

Aug 05, 2012•10 min

Don't Forget Me Cobber: The Lost Diggers of Fromelles. Regional Lecture, Bendigo - 26 July 2011

Lambis Englezos AM and Tim Whitford. Take this opportunity to attend the inaugral Shrine regional lecture. Lambis Englezos and Tim Whitford discuss the search for the missing men of Fromelles. Lambis' tireless research led to the discovery of a distinctive medallion at Pheasant Wood. That medallion belonged to Tim Whitford's great uncle and provided the first clue that the burial site had at last been found.

Jul 31, 2012•1 hr 28 min

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