How humans responded to epidemics throughout history
9 Jun 2021

How humans responded to epidemics throughout history

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What archaeological records reveal about epidemics throughout history – and how humans responded to them. Find out what bioarchaeologists have learnt about past epidemics and how this can be used to help current and future society. This resource is best … Continued
Magic, culture and stalactites: how Aboriginal perspectives are transforming archaeological histories
20 Jan 2021

Magic, culture and stalactites: how Aboriginal perspectives are transforming archaeological histories

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To honour Australia’s history, from 18 to 26 January, Education – RiAus will be exclusively publishing content by and about First Nations Australians. These resources will look back at our favourite pieces from 2020 and also provide new content and … Continued
A new way to analyse old things
18 Aug 2020

A new way to analyse old things

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Researchers unveil updated method of carbon dating. This article is best suited to year 8 and 10 students who are studying Earth science and chemistry. It highlights the importance of an understanding of radioactive decay and the use of technology … Continued
Timor-Leste cave art could be a link to Australia’s first people
30 Apr 2020

Timor-Leste cave art could be a link to Australia’s first people

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Weathered stencils of handprints made 65,000 years ago suggests some of the first people to Australia could have taken a difficult route. Use this article to show students that scientists gather evidence to refine their scientific understanding of events from … Continued
Laos is scattered with jars of the dead
4 Jun 2019

Laos is scattered with jars of the dead

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Topics: Biological Sciences - Ecosystems, The Body, Lifecycles Chemical Sciences - Chemical Reactions, Atoms Earth and Space Sciences - Rocks, The Changing Earth Additional: Careers, Technology Concepts (South Australia): Biological Sciences - Interdependence and Ecosystems, Diversity and Evolution, Form and … Continued