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The Gatherings Order

Rake through our archives with historians, public health experts and scientists to trace the path of the 1918-19 influenza pandemic. 

NSW Premier's History Awards

Catch up on the 2020 NSW Premier’s History Awards and watch as the winners are announced.

Eight Days in Kamay

In April 1770, the Endeavour appeared off the shores of Kamay (Botany Bay). This exhibition explores the eight days that followed.

Leaves and twigs burning on a sandy ground

Meridian

We've just added a new globe to Meridian! Explore rare 3D globes from our collection using this interactive website by the DX Lab. 

Collection buzz

Marcia AM Clark – Sydney socialite and photographer

With an ardent passion for photography and a love of fast sports cars, the Sydney socialite Marcia AM Clark, born in 1913, was heir to a family fortune.

Marcia Clark in her Riley Imp, Point Piper Sydney, 1936, photographer unknown, vintage gelatin silver print

June Marsden: celebrity astrologer and ufologist

While June has long since slipped from public memory, astrology and psychic pursuits hold an interesting place in Australian media history.

June Marsden, famous astrologer of Sydney, Australia

What's old is new again

The Library has recently acquired a highly detailed world map, published in London in 1798. 

Evocative scenes of everyday life

The Library has recently acquired a unique oil painting by Australian artist Herbert Badham.

'The Town Band' by Herbert Badham

Limited edition photographic artists’ books

Three artists’ books — Signs & wonders by Stephen Dupont and Jacques Menasche, Farewell Angelina by Anna D’Addario and Duende by Peter Lyssiotis — were recently added to the Library’s collection.

An open book.