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Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today

Move beyond the headlines to see how the past defines our world.

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The Black Death - the plague that never went away

The Black Death - the plague that never went away

In the fourteenth century, the plague killed about half the population of Europe and Asia, making it one of the most dev... Read more

22 Mar 2020

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Secular India and the rise of Hindu Nationalism

Secular India and the rise of Hindu Nationalism

Last week as President Donald Trump was visit to India - the national capital New Delhi erupting in communal violence. I... Read more

1 Mar 2020

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SARS and MERS - what did the earlier epidemics teach us?

SARS and MERS - what did the earlier epidemics teach us?

Singapore and South Korea – partly because of their experience with previous corona virus outbreaks – have managed this ... Read more

5 Apr 2020

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1929 Revisited

1929 Revisited

After a month of almost unprecedented drama on global financial markets due to the spread of the Coronavirus, Rear Visio... Read more

29 Mar 2020

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Ireland - ready for change

Ireland - ready for change

Shifting political dynamics have given new life to the question of the reunification of the Republic in the south with N... Read more

23 Feb 2020

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Benjamin Netanyahu - Hero or Villain?

Benjamin Netanyahu - Hero or Villain?

On the 17th March Benjamin Netanyahu, the current Prime Minister of Israel will appear in court, charged with bribery,... Read more

15 Mar 2020

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Voting technology and democracy in America

Voting technology and democracy in America

In the upcoming US presidential election voters will cast their ballots in myriad ways, from mail-in-voting to computeri... Read more

20 Sep 2020

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The failure of aged care in Australia

The failure of aged care in Australia

The COVID pandemic has put the spotlight on aged care homes, already under scrutiny after evidence of neglect and abuse ... Read more

30 Aug 2020

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Human guinea pigs: Covid19, clinical trials and big business

Human guinea pigs: Covid19, clinical trials and big business

Would you volunteer to be a human guinea pig in a clinical trial for Covid19 vaccine? Would you be more likely to volunt... Read more

14 Jun 2020

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Self-reliance or dependence - a history of Australian manufacturing

Self-reliance or dependence - a history of Australian manufacturing

There was a time in the 1960s when Australia manufactured almost everything – washing machines and fridges, footwear and... Read more

31 May 2020

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The evolution of cruising, from luxury trips to today's troubled waters

The evolution of cruising, from luxury trips to today's troubled waters

Cruise holidays were once only for the wealthy. In recent decades they've found a mass market, but how and at what cost?

24 May 2020

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How epidemics and pandemics have changed history

How epidemics and pandemics have changed history

Human history is usually understood through wars, economic changes, technological development or great leaders. What’s f... Read more

17 May 2020

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Animals, humans and disease

Animals, humans and disease

Around two thirds of the infectious illnesses we humans suffer are caused by pathogens we’ve picked up from wild or dome... Read more

10 May 2020

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Will Joe Biden be the next President of the United States?

Will Joe Biden be the next President of the United States?

Joe Biden has emerged as the Democratic nominee for the United States Presidential race in November. But he’s run twice ... Read more

3 May 2020

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In a fix - how match fixing became sport’s biggest threat

In a fix - how match fixing became sport’s biggest threat

Find out how match fixing works. It's ubiquitous and now recognised as the biggest threat to sport integrity.

26 Apr 2020

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What happened to the NBN, Australia's 'information superhighway'?

What happened to the NBN, Australia's 'information superhighway'?

The NBN was supposed to provide all Australian homes with reliable, super-fast internet connections. As many of us adjus... Read more

19 Apr 2020

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SARS, Ebola and now Covid-19 - world health and the role of the W.H.O.

SARS, Ebola and now Covid-19 - world health and the role of the W.H.O.

For over 60 years the World Health Organisation has been the pre-eminent international health organisation but questions... Read more

12 Apr 2020

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The humble bicycle

The humble bicycle

As the coronavirus sweeps across the globe, people everywhere are turning to cycling. In cities like London, Milan, Pari... Read more

17 Jan 2021

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What happened to the NBN, Australia's 'information superhighway'?

What happened to the NBN, Australia's 'information superhighway'?

The NBN was supposed to provide all Australian homes with reliable, super-fast internet connections. As many of us adjus... Read more

27 Dec 2020

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