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Through Their Eyes

by Australian War Memorial

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Behind every object, photograph and record in the Australian War Memorial's collection is a human story. Some are well known. Others have remained hidden in diaries, letters, personal accounts, and memories. Through Their Eyes brings…

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About the show

In every conflict, there are countless stories. Some preserved in objects, some buried in archives, and many quietly carried in the memories of those who lived through it. This podcast brings them to light. Listen closely as historians, veterans, families, experts, curators and eyewitnesses share perspectives and details often missing from the headlines. From battlefield artefacts to fragile letters, museum collections and recorded histories, we follow the threads that connect individual lives to larger moments around the world. Through honest conversations and carefully researched storytelling, we discover how war shapes people. And how people, in turn, shape the stories we remember. An Australian War Memorial Official podcast. This series is brought to you by Leidos Australia.