It is predicted that there were around 300,000 Aboriginal people living in Australia when the British arrived in 1788. The Indigenous Australia’s lived in small family groups and lived a semi-nomadic life, moving with the changes in the seasons. At certain times large groups would meet for social, ceremonial and trade purposes, it is estimatedContinue reading “History of Australian Aboriginals”
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Land Rights
This post is the first in a series of post to follow concerning Australian Aboriginals. Over the next few posts I will cover culture, history, art and other subjects that will help to give a full insight into one of the oldest cultures on the planet. For the first post I wanted to keep itContinue reading “Land Rights”
Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree
Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree Merry, merry king of the bush is he Laugh, Kookaburra! Laugh, Kookaburra! Gay your life must be Kookaburra sits in the old gum tree Eating all the gum drops he can see Stop, Kookaburra! Stop, Kookaburra! Leave some there for me Kookaburra sits in the old gum treeContinue reading “Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree”
Aboriginal Rock Art
The main reason for Kakadu’s World Heritage Status is because of its collection of Aboriginal rock art in the area. The art details the history of the Aboriginal people of Australia and features some key historical moments, including the early contact with European people. The art is evidence of the close personal relationship that AboriginalContinue reading “Aboriginal Rock Art”
Klis Fortress
Klis Fortress is located 13km northeast of the town Split in Croatia. Due to its location on a pass that separates two mountains the fortress has help defend the region on many occasions throughout history. One of the reasons I had heard about Klis Fortress was because of Game of Thrones. Croatia had become a keyContinue reading “Klis Fortress”
Our Shadows Will Remain 