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...
‘Dutchy’ Holland’s Para Smock
On loan from 2 Commando Company and the Australian Commando Association – Victoria , this Dennison parachute smock was part...
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,...
Shaun Gladwell’s video portrait of Mark Donaldson VC
This afternoon I dropped by the John Curtin Gallery here in Perth to check out an exhibition by two recent...
