The Anzac Legend

‘The Anzac Legend’ begins in Sydney, takes you across to the garden city of Adelaide, and concludes in the Nation’s War Memorial in Canberra. We’ll interrogate the enduring attraction of Anzac, its impact on the Australian character and identity, and examine a forgotten war still at the heart of our history.

Consider the big question

  • A nation’s contested memory of war

    Which museum or museums in Australia should examine frontier violence? Explain your reasons. What do you think?

Bonus interview


Walk the killing fields of the Great War and hear the fascinating story of Australia’s first Gallipoli pilgrim.

Episode quiz

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