Songs of Home I
A couple of weeks ago I visited Songs of Home (2019) an exhibition held at the Museum of Sydney. It has now finished but I have so many pictures and stories to share with you from it. Songs of Home…
Camden Park House
Have you ever been to Camden Park House? It is open once a year on the third weekend of September. I have wanted to visit it every year since I heard of its existence, which was about four years ago.…
Roman Domus 3D Animation Lesson Ideas
History teaching ideas for Stage 4 and Stage 6 when studying ancient Rome, ancient Roman houses, and historical reconstructions.
Elizabeth Macarthur: A Life at the Edge of the World
Reflections on the biography, Elizabeth Macarthur: Life at the Edge of the World by Michelle Scott Tucker.
Historical Object Series: B is for Brooch
Memoirs of a Teapot aims to share what objects tell us about the past. So tune in for a new series discussing different historical objects from A-Z! Each post will include either the personal story of a specific artefact or…
Historical Inspiration for Beauty and the Beast
Recently I saw the new film version of Beauty and the Beast and loved it! The film enhanced the animated version and still contains the beautiful story and lovable characters we’re familiar with. I was also struck by what seemed to…
Medieval Sports: The Jousting Tournament
Today, extreme sports like sky diving, snow boarding and white water rafting are incredibly popular. But when considering what sport you would like to try next, have you ever considered jousting? I can’t say I’d try it myself, but it…
A Spider-Web Tea Set
If you love tea then I’m willing to bet that you’ll also love the beautiful, delicate or quirky tea cups and accessories that go with it. I know I certainly do! Let me loose in T2 or a home wares…
