Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
Many of Australia's inventions were realised by individuals who get little credit or who are often overlooked for more famous Americans or Europeans. [1] Australian-Aboriginal man David Unaipon is known as "Australia's Leonardo" for his contributions to science and the Aboriginal people. [1]
Contains products and technology that was invented (at least the modern variation) in Australia. Australia portal; Subcategories.
National Museum of Australia: The National Museum of Australia holds 53 message sticks in its collection. [37] Pitt Rivers Museum: The Pitt Rivers Museum holds a message stick from the 19th century made of Acacia homalophylla which originates from Queensland. Originally sent by a Yagalingu man to a Wadjalang man, it is an invitation to hunt emu ...
The ancestors of Aboriginal Australians began arriving from south-east Asia 50,000 to 65,000 years ago, during the last glacial period. [1] [2] Arriving by sea, they settled the continent and had formed approximately 250 distinct language groups by the time of European settlement, maintaining some of the longest known continuing artistic and religious traditions in the world.
The fact that something invented over 150 years ago can still seem ingenious is impressive. This mannequin, which can adjust to be just about any size a human can be, is an example of such an ...
Australia has never maintained a large military or an extensive military industrial complex to support one. Most Australian military equipment through the years has come from the United Kingdom and United States. However, Australia has at times developed its own weapon systems, primarily for needs that could not be met by overseas providers.
For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us
Main page; Contents; Current events; Random article; About Wikipedia; Contact us