Henry Reynolds
Historian and Emeritus Professor noted for pioneering work on Australian frontier history, author of The Other Side of the Frontier and co-editor of The Australian Wars with decades of scholarship on colonial conflict.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 57min
The Australian Wars with Rachel Perkins and Henry Reynolds — a watershed event at the Australia War Memorial
Henry Reynolds, eminent historian who revealed frontier violence in landmark works, and Rachel Perkins, filmmaker and Blackfella Films founder, discuss their new book and film project. They explore calling colonial conflict the Australian Wars. They reflect on memorial recognition, contested place names and statues, audience stories of massacre sites, and the push to make the national memorial a pilgrimage for truth-telling.
Nov 12, 2025 • 55min
Henry Reynolds turns Australian history upside-down
Historian Henry Reynolds, known for his work on Australia's frontier history and Indigenous relations, delves into the untold stories of northern Australia. He discusses the distinctiveness of this region beyond the Tropic of Capricorn, the reasons behind the success of southern colonization contrasted with northern failures, and the rich presence of Indigenous Nations. Reynolds also highlights the complexities of multicultural interactions, economic aspirations, and the legacy of racial theories, urging us to view history with empathy and curiosity.
