We have just returned from filming more Australian History Mysteries segments in beautiful Tasmania. This is for the new units we are developing for Year 4 First Contacts and Year 5 The Australian Colonies. Sites included the Cascade Female Convict Factory, Tasmanian Museum, Port Arthur, The Isle of the Dead, Richmond Convict Gaol and the… Continue Reading»

In this new Australian History Mystery we will be investigating the mysteries and myths surrounding the Crossing of the Blue Mountains – who did it, when and why it happened, why was it so important and do the monuments that commemorate the crossing by Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson in 1813 really tell the true story?… Continue Reading»

On 4 June 2012 a new Australian History Mystery – What are the Mysteries of Lake Mungo? launched at the Lake Mungo Visitor Centre in southern NSW. Elders from the Ngyiampaa, Paakantyi and Mutthi Mutthi people, Professor Jim Bowler, representatives from the National Museum of Australia and Ryebuck Media, and students from Chaffey Secondary College took… Continue Reading»

Australian History Mysteries case studies address several important aspects of Australian Curriculum: History. View the Curriculum Guide for further details of how each case study matches particular content requirements in the new course. The case studies also address many of the historical skills that students are required to learn and practice in Australian Curriculum: History.… Continue Reading»

Australian History Mysteries Website is a finalist in the Best Learning and Education category of the Australian Interactive Media Industry Association (AIMIA) Awards 2011.

Australian History Mysteries 3 is the winner of the ATOM Award 2010 for Best Secondary Education Resource.