History
Disturbing rituals, ‘sex pots’, jewellery: The surprise relics being unearthed in Peru
When it comes to fascinating ancient artefacts, Peru has so much beyond Machu Picchu.
- Tim Elliott
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Sydney’s ghost tunnels are finally ready to reveal their secrets
The abandoned tunnels at St James station will be opened to daily ticketed tours – almost 100 years after they were completed.
- Matt O'Sullivan
- Opinion
- Right-wing extremism
Echoes of 1930s Europe grow ever louder. We ignore them at our peril
The far right is on the march again in Germany. The parallels with the rise of Hitler almost a century ago are everywhere.
- Dennis Glover
National Library delves into the archives for a snapshot of Australia’s history
Former Herald photo editor and renowned photojournalist Mike Bowers picks some of has favourite images from the Fairfax photo archives.
- Mike Bowers
Thousands died in this city 80 years ago – now the far right wants to own the story
Three nights of unrelenting bombing destroyed Dresden in 1945. As snow fell at the weekend, neo-Nazi supporters took to its streets to “mourn” – and win political support.
- Rob Harris
2000-year-old basilica found in London office basement
Archaeologists at the site of a planned 32-storey office tower have unearthed the remains of a thriving Roman town centre at the heart of old Londinium.
- Jill Lawless
Britain’s cinemas face their curtain call
In age of rising costs, streaming services and limited content, movie theatres across the UK are closing down left, right and centre.
- Rob Harris
- Exclusive
- Entertainment
The forgotten Sydney of AC/DC
Some of AC/DC's original members talk about the band’s Sydney origins. Featuring Mark Evans, Noel Taylor, Rob Bailey and Tony Currenti. Video by Tom Compagnoni.
- Tony Wright’s Column
- Donald Trump
Sussan Ley adds Elon from Mars to her spacey view of Australian history
The deputy Liberal leader added a letter to her name in a quest for lifelong excitement. Now she’s added the space adventures of Musk to her out-there view of Australia Day.
- Tony Wright
Mona Lisa will have her own room under a major renovation of the Louvre
The most visited museum in the world is also the most overcrowded, and then there are problems in the roof and outdated facilities.
- Sylvie Corbet
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