Inside History Magazine

Issue 25, our Nov-Dec 2014 edition has features and practical tips to help you trace your family tree and discover the life your ancestor led. In this edition: [*] The latest free records online to help you find your family [*] Why Sydney Harbour’s Old Quarantine Station is the perfect historic city mini-break [*] How you could win a History Lovers trip to Norfolk Island worth $5,000 [*] A non-profit company leading the way in reuniting lost war medals [*] How to tell the difference between a ‘cottage loaf’ and a ‘kiss curl’ and why it can help in decoding the date of trickier family photographs [*] The amazing discovery of a “Dead Man’s Penny” buried in a Sydney backyard, and how it was returned to descendants by a thoughtful stranger [*] The centenary celebrations to commemorate Ernest Shackleton’s audacious trans-Antarctic expedition [*] Resident expert Shauna Hicks pieces together the puzzle of a marriage certificate riddled with errors [*] Inside History sits down for a chat with Christine Bramble, historian and author of Sisters of the Valley, a research project into WWI nurses [*] Take note of the latest historical events around Australia and New Zealand [*] Explore our reviews of the latest historical apps and books [*] We’re giving away 40 copies of Anzac Treasures – our biggest book giveaway ever! Plus, want to see your ancestor on the cover of Inside History? Enter our cover competition now! Issue 25 is available in newsagents and bookshops nationally in Australia now. Find out where at: http://www.insidehistory.com.au/stockists Or order online: https://shop.insidehistory.com.au and on the Apple or Zinio digital newsstands! Read more at http://www.insidehistory.com.au/digital-issue