The Dictatorship of Mao Zedong
[Communism in China: Part 4] With the Kuomintang no longer a threat, Mao quickly began to reform China into ‘His’ communist state.
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Luke Powell
- Jul 21
- 10 min
Why Soviet Russia Tried to Abolish the Family
In the name of ‘freedom’, Soviet Russia got rid of the family and responsibility in favour of freedom without restraint.
Kurt Mahlburg
- Jun 30
- 8 min
Karl Marx’s Obsession With the Devil
It’s well known that Communism killed 100 million people, but few are aware of the obsession Karl Marx had with the Devil.
Tahlia Field
- Jun 25
- 12 min
The Search for Magnetic South: Douglas Mawson and the Nimrod Expedition
Douglas Mawson suddenly halted, embarrassed that he had once again let his excitement get the better of him. The Professor glared at him.
Eden Mitchell
- Jun 2
- 2 min
The Second Sino-Japanese War and the Chinese Civil War
[Communism in China: Part 3] In 1937, a war broke out between China and Japan that lasted for 8 years and ended up being a part of WW2.
Luke Powell
- May 30
- 6 min
The Ethics of Civilian Bombing: Hamburg as a Case Study
When is civilian bombing morally justified? American commentator Tucker Carlson sparked a controversial debate when he spoke on Joe Rogan...
Cody Mitchell
- Apr 24
- 1 min
Who Were The Anzacs? A Short Explainer
The Australian New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) was a military corps originally formed in Egypt, in 1915—during the First World War.
Amelia Mitchell
- Apr 24
- 2 min
Why is Anzac Day so important?
Anzac Day is a public holiday in which the people of both countries honour the memory of the troops who served.
Kurt Mahlburg
- Mar 17
- 3 min
The Meaning of the Cross Over Hungary’s Parliament
While rainbow flags bedeck buildings in the West, a brilliant cross graced the skies of Budapest last week.
Amelia Mitchell
- Jan 26
- 2 min
A Sixteen-Year-Old Reflects on Australia Day
Sixteen-year-old Amelia reflects on what makes Australia Day special to her family, who migrated to Australia seventy-three years ago.
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