Stories

Discover the surprising role of baby socks in preserving our audiovisual heritage in this behind the scenes story for UNESCO's World Day for Audiovisual Heritage...

Belair National Park is a big, beautiful place filled with stories of tranquil walks, family picnics and joyful outings, all of them true. But this...

Crime pays. Or it did for Australian fiction writers when reading was a major form of entertainment. From the colonial era, local magazines and newspapers...

Whilst the history of trade unions in South Australia is well documented, we invite you to take a look into its history through the archives...

Join us for a captivating talk where we delve into the timeless treasure trove of postcards and letters donated to the State Library. These seemingly...

William Charles Brooker was born in the Adelaide suburb of Croydon in 1875. He completed four years of a medical degree but left before graduation...

Watch Maria Zagala, Curator of Prints, Drawings and Photographs at the Art Gallery of South Australia, as she delves into the artistic evolution of Joseph...

People have enjoyed embellishing the written word with illustrations, doodles, and commentary for centuries. Examples have been found all over the world, showing up on...

Delve into the intriguing world of tattooing, as we uncover the history, symbolism, and evolution of this timeless art form, showcased through items held within...

Explore the history of Adelaide pubs that were once vibrant, bustling places but are now silent witnesses to the past. Known as the city of...

How the Adelaide Circulation Library began The South Australian Mechanics Institute opened in 1839 and in 1844 the South Australian Subscription Library was formed and...

We invited journalist Walter Marsh to piece together the story of young Rupert Murdoch’s early battles against Adelaide’s conservative establishment. He explores how these formative...

Alexandra Seager ran a small but successful business in the city of Adelaide during World War I, providing household help and workers for homes and...

South Australia and China have shared some fascinating history. In centuries past, the Emperor of China was known as the Son of Heaven and so...

Trees have always provided humankind with food, shelter, timber, and respite from summer heat. Over millennia, they have also served as community meeting places and...

Kate Cocks was an amazing woman who devoted her life to helping women and children to escape violence and abuse. Read on to find out...

In September 1873 in Moonta, Thomas Woolcock died slowly from mercury poisoning. His wife, Elizabeth Woolcock, was convicted of his murder and became the only...

Hear stories of strength, resilience and longevity of a group of migrants from the Italian region of Veneto who settled in the western suburbs of...