History's Unsung Figures

We have decided to close this account to focus on new projects.
Thank you all for your support and we hope you enjoyed our content.
You can continue to read our previous articles here: libbyhaigh.com/archive/

Archive Here you can find previous publications Libby Haigh has been published with; click on the links below to explore… Catholic College Bendigo Chariot Journal Farrago Magazine History’s Uns…

After a brief hiatus, we are back with a brand new article.

The late Michael Collins is often considered the forgotten man-on-the-moon. Collins was a NASA astronaut who stayed onboard the spacecraft during Apollo 11's mission to land on the moon.

Read all about this man's extraordinary life here.


https://historysunsungfigures.com/michael-collins/

Michael Collins: The Third Man on the Moon “I knew I was alone in a way that no earthling has ever been before.” – Michael Collins Listening to an old episode of Hamish & Andy’s Business Brunch whilst at work, I …

https://www.instagram.com/p/CMtl4VFjImD/?igshid=1c3prkjcl4ml5

The grandfather of our Managing Coordinator @misslibbyhaigh , Douglas Denham, was a British soldier during #ww2 and a Japanese POW in #indonesia . His 1939 map of Europe has been donated to the @awmemorial . If you are lucky enough to have the opportunity to visit @awmemorial , you can enquire about Denham’s map and take a day to learn of the history that was arguably our bloodiest war. #lestweforget🌹

This week features the Brazilian , an ex slave who fought for her people’s freedom

https://historysunsungfigures.com/dandara/

Dandara: One of the Last Brazilian Queens “The worst thing that colonialism did was to cloud our view of our past.” – Barack Obama During the 17th century, the colonial powers of the Dutch and Portuguese had a strong pres…

As Victoria, Australia heads into another lockdown, let's take a look at where our social distancing measures comes from...

https://historysunsungfigures.com/dr-thomas-tuttle-and-the-pandemic-of-1918/

Dr Thomas Tuttle and the Pandemic of 1918 Facemasks and social distancing may seem like a strange new way of living, but these restrictions have been in place before 2020… “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to re…

Make sure to check out our Twitter account!

https://twitter.com/historysunsung?s=21

History’s Unsung Figures (@historysunsung) | Twitter The latest Tweets from History’s Unsung Figures (). Welcome to the official account for https://t.co/YqHdI9KR6Q Keep up-to-date with our articles and news 🌏

Do you know the name of Australia's first Prime Minister?

We're back with a new article to get you started for 2021!
Unlike in the USA, where knowing the names of Presidents is a talent of pride, many Australians do not know their own first Prime Minister.

Edmund Barton led Australia to Federation and served as Prime Minister for three years. Read all about his interesting, and controversial, road to power here.

If you are one of the few Australians who can name Barton, tag your friends!

https://historysunsungfigures.com/can-you-name-australias-first-prime-minster-most-people-cannot/

Can You Name Australia’s First Prime Minster? Most People Cannot Edmund Barton became the first Prime Minister of Australia after the country’s federation on 1 January, 1901. “Creating a nation requires the will of the people!” – Edmund B…

2021 is certainly upon us and we have got some great historical figures lined-up for you this year! Who would you like to see featured in our blog?

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2021.
Get your dose of Christmas History here with the real life inspiration for Charles Dickens' Ebenezer Scrooge.

See you all in January with some new and exciting content.

https://historysunsungfigures.com/john-elwes-the-real-ebenezer-scrooge/

John Elwes: The Real Ebenezer Scrooge Historians have discovered that Ebenezer Scrooge was based on 18th century British politician, John Elwes…

This week's article is on Anne of Cleves - the fourth wife of Henry VIII.
Anne's story is often passed over in the English history books, but she played an important part in the separation between England and the Roman Church, a major event that changed England's identity forever.

https://historysunsungfigures.com/anne-of-cleeves/

The One that Got Away: Anne of Cleves Overshadowed by her famous ex-husband, Anne of Cleves went from an unhappy marriage to a single life in splendour. “I like her not” – Henry VIII of England Born to an aristocratic…

We stray away from our commitment to the ‘unsung figure’ this week to focus on the 2020 election and the often untold story of how Donald J. Trump went from the son of an immigrant and a realestate developer to the 45th President of the USA.

https://historysunsungfigures.com/trump/

Trump: The Polarising President Straying away from the ‘unsung figure’, this week, we focus on the President of the United States, Donald Trump and his colourful life. Although a prominent figure, many are unaware of …

This week's article is on a local figure, Pat Crudden, who worked in the Catholic Education Office before moving to Shepparton, Victoria, where he was a prominent figure.
This entry is also written by a new feature writer, Damien Williams.

https://historysunsungfigures.com/pat-crudden-the-reluctant-rebel/

Pat Crudden: The Reluctant Rebel Crudden was born into a West Gippsland family in 1929. They shared a love of story-telling in a community defined by ‘church, football and growing spuds…’

As suggested by one of our readers, this week's article is on Indonesia's first Prime Minister, Sutan Sjahrir.
Click below to find out more about this amazing man!

https://historysunsungfigures.com/sutan-sjahrir/

Sutan Sjahrir: Indonesia’s First Prime Minister A praised intellectual and the first Prime Minister of Indonesia, Sutan Sjahrir was a key player in the fight for Indonesia’s independence. Born to a West Sumatran family in 1909, Sjahrir wou…

And it’s up!

This week’s article is written by Elizabeth Haigh and discusses the life and legacy of poet and courtesan Veronica Franco.

Make sure you check it out!

https://historysunsungfigures.com/veronica-franco/

historysunsungfigures.com

This week our feature writer, Ali Nicol, writes about Olympe de Gouges - a playwright who was guillotined during the French Revolution.

https://historysunsungfigures.com/olympe-de-gouges-and-the-french-revolution/

Olympe de Gouges and the French Revolution Very little is known of the contribution made by Olympe de Gouges to the still ongoing battle for equal rights of the sexes, yet she is a figure that would not be out of place in the Women’s Club o…

Read our new article on musician Venetta Fields, available on our website NOW

https://historysunsungfigures.com/venetta-fields-an-interview/

Venetta Fields: An Interview Born in Buffalo, New York, in 1941, Venetta Fields would go on to work with some of the world’s biggest names and establish an her own independent singing career.

"A controversial figure, Empress Dowager Cixi...came from an unlikely background, to rule over China (Zhōngguó). Cixi was polarising. She is considered to be both the one who moved China into the modern era, and the ruler who ultimately brought about the end to the Qing dynasty..."

Read our first article, on Empress Dowager Cixi

https://historysunsungfigures.com/cixi/

Women in Power: Empress Dowager Cixi A controversial figure, Empress Dowager Cixi (also spelt Tzu Hsi) came from an unlikely background, to rule over China. Cixi was polarising. She is considered to be both the one who moved China int…

Welcome to the official page for History's Unsung Figures - a blog dedicated to shining light on those who have shaped our history and current society – whether for better or worse.

We aim to bring attention to people who have impacted our current society, that may not be as commonly known as historical figures in the mainstream conscious.

History’s Unsung Figures is (primarily) written and coordinated by Elizabeth Haigh, a writer based in Central Victoria, Australia.

This blog is updated on a fortnightly basis.

Thank you for supporting us, and follow the link to explore our website and first article on China's Empress Dowager Cixi!

https://historysunsungfigures.com/

History's Unsung Figures People who have shaped our world, that you may not have heard of...

History's Unsung Figures updated their website address.