Historical Fiction

Oct 233 min read

The Search for Burke and Wills

We travelled along a ridge, from where we hoped to glimpse rising smoke from King’s fire. On the fifteenth day, our efforts were rewarded.

Jun 2512 min read

The Search for Magnetic South: Douglas Mawson and the Nimrod Expedition

Douglas Mawson suddenly halted, embarrassed that he had once again let his excitement get the better of him. The Professor glared at him.

Jun 1, 20223 min read

Alexander the Great, the Conquest of Gordium and the Loosing of the Gordian Knot

Surprisingly, Gordian did not put up much of a fight. Whether the troops were daunted by Alexander's prestige, intimidated by his immense...

Mar 22, 20192 min read

Simpson’s Impact

The following story is historical fiction. During the First World War, Anzacs, consisting of Australian and New Zealand troops, had been...

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