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Arresting scenery: Capturing time and place in crime fiction writing

Explore some of the crime-fiction reads in the collection and how they can help readers learn more about Australian culture, history and place.

A brief look into the history of Australian fashion

Strut down the catwalk of Australian fashion history with the Library’s collection.

Wacky, weird and wonderful marketing

Dive into the world of wacky advertising from decades past.

Figaro!

Searching for the 18th-century character in the Library's rare books and music collections.

The history of legal deposit: Sixteenth century France to the Library today

Learn about the evolution of legal deposit and how it works in Australia today.

Kristian Fredrikson costume designs for the plays of William Shakespeare

Explore the crossover of two masters of their crafts with these beautiful sketches and designs.

Letters to home from the First and Second World Wars

Take a look at some of the letters sent from overseas to friends and family back in Australia during the First and Second World Wars.

Capturing movement: Dance photography and Gertrud Bodenwieser

Explore the dance style of Gertrud Bodenwieser through photographs with 2023 National Library Fellow Wesley Lim.

Australian postcards from the early twentieth century

Take a look at some of the postcards we hold from the first half of the twentieth century and the messages they were sent with.

Historical trauma, hidden Christianity and world heritage

Hear from NLA Fellow Dr Gwyn McClelland about his research and time at the Library.

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