Ancient Time: The History of this Continent and its People
About
A brief encounter with archaeology, and the stories of climate upheaval in First Nations oral history ...Fiona McGill will guide you on a journey through the 65,000 years of Australian archaeology to help you understand our First Nations’ deep connection to land, water, skies and seas, and the wealth of knowledge that we share.
Patrick Nunn will guide you through the stories of climate upheaval in First Nations oral history. Recent research shows that in long-lived cultures, memories of major events can be passed down orally for thousands of years. Australian First Nations’ stories about rising sea levels and coastal submergence are key examples. This talk explores when and why these events happened, their effects on coastal peoples, and how we can date such ancient stories. Drawing on cases from Australia and northwest Europe, it highlights parallels between past and present, showing that people have long faced climate-driven sea-level rise. Lessons include climate change is surviv
Date
Thursday 24 July 2025 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Maroochy Botanic Gardens Arts & Ecology Centre
33 Palm Creek Road, Tanawah Qld 4556
Contact Form
Ancient Time: The History of this Continent and its People
Resend recently purchased tickets to our events to your email.
Enter email to start search
You can review the event organiser's terms and conditions here.