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The Last of the Cathars: The Dissidence of ‘Cathar’ Heresy in the Early 14th Century Languedoc
During the late thirteenth and early fourteenth centuries, the form of dualist heresy which later became known as ‘Catharism’ remained very much alive in the south of France despite the violent attempts of the Albigensian Crusade (1209-1229), and the subsequent Inquisition, to eradicate it.

Caleb Shaw
Sep 118 min read


Why did the Reformation succeed where other 'heretical' movements had failed?
Protestant Reformers achieved more success than their predecessors due to various factors that facilitated the spread of their 'heresies.'

Abigail Jack
Nov 25, 202410 min read


Robert Menzies and Australia’s Jewish community: “Your historic function and destiny to enrich the Australian character”
What was Menzies’s relationship with the Jewish community? How was it forged and in what ways did it manifest itself post-war?

Dr David Furse-Roberts
Nov 4, 202413 min read


Edmund Burke’s Legacy in Australian Politics: An Essay
Accepting the Edmund Burke Award in London in November 2016, John Howard paid homage to the eighteenth-century Anglo-Irish statesman.

Dr David Furse-Roberts
Oct 26, 202420 min read


Reformation to Revolution? An Essay on Protestantism and the Scientific Revolution
How did religious reform shape scientific progress? The intriguing link between Protestantism and the Scientific Revolution.

Caleb Shaw
Oct 11, 20246 min read


Rosendo Salvado's Missions Work in Australia
Rosendo Salvado was a Spanish Benedictine monk, missionary and author. He was the son of Peter Salvado and his wife Francisca Rotea.

Trinity Westlake
Sep 6, 20244 min read


The French Revolution, the Church and the Reign of Terror
The French Revolution was a chaotic, bloody, and incredibly complicated mess—for both the Church and the people of France.

Trinity Westlake
Jan 23, 202312 min read
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