Prof Matthew Spriggs talked about his recent Fellowship research focused on the indigenous languages of Vanuatu.

Find out how a powerful newspaper article written in 1855 by a fugitive slave was re-published into a book and added to our collection.

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Examine the journeys and challenges of refugees to Australia and reflect on government policies related to asylum and detention in this learning resource.

Learn about 2025 National Library of Australia Scholar Caitlin Hughes’ research into interdisciplinary art in Indonesia. 

The Margarita Philosophica (Pearl of Philosophy) (1517) of German Carthusian monk and prior Gregor Reisch (c. 1467-1525).

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Many European explorers, sailing across the eastern Pacific islands from the 18th century onwards, reported with astonishment their visits at religious sites, the impressive carved statues and the complex ceremonies they witnessed.

This special event explored some of the ways in which southern NSW community members have told and preserved their bushfire stories.

On the 80th anniversary of the Second World War ending, explore stories of the conflict from our collections.

Images appearing in the Remembering the War exhibition, open from 26 August 2025 to 3 May 2026.

Hear from Dr Jo Langdon about her research and experience as a 2024 Creative Arts Fellow.