Studies of the Past
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What did life in Melbourne look like in 1850? What are the long-term effects of climate change? How did Australians participate in historic political reforms? In this video, La Trobe’s researchers explain how they are approaching these questions and the implications for our lives today.
Interviewees:
- Professor Tim Murray, archaeologist researching the urban landscape of Melbourne.
- Professor Marilyn Lake, award-winning Australian historian.
- Dr Ben Kear, paleontologist researching the long-term effects of climate change.


