The Guards Museum – London
Located a short walk from Buckingham Palace, The Guards Museum contains information and artifacts relating to the five regiments of...
Venice’s Naval History Museum – Museo Storico Navale
Established by the Regina Marina (Italian Royal Navy) in 1919, the Museo Storico Navale is located in the Castello district, near the Venetian Arsenal. The city state of Venice was built on the back of its naval might and at its peak, the Arsenale di Venezia (Venetian Arsenal) could produce a fully operational warship in 24 hours, so a visit to this lesser known museum is a must for anybody interested in the broader context of Venetian history as well as those with specific military related interests.
Albany’s Princess Royal Fortress and National Anzac Centre
Albany, located 418km south-east of Perth, is the oldest colonial settlement in Western Australia. Established in 1826 it was originally...
Exhibition: From the Shadows – Australia’s Special Forces
Australia’s special forces trace their history back to World War 2, with the operations conducted by the Independent Commando companies,...
The Liberation War Museum – Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Opened in March 1996, the Liberation War Museum (Muktijuddho Jadughor) is located in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka. The museum commemorates the...
Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance galleries
I’ve just returned from a weekend trip to Melbourne and on Sunday afternoon, just before heading to the airport I...
A quick beer at the “Bull” Allen Bar at the Ballarat RSL.
I have just returned from an overnight trip to check out the Ballarat International Foto Biennale in Victoria. It’s thirsty...
