Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today

By ABC AustraliaNews Politics History

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Rear Vision — How History Shaped Today episodes

May 17, 2020 How epidemics and pandemics have changed history
Human history is usually understood through wars, economic changes, technological development or great leaders. What’s frequently overlooked is the role of infectious disease epidemics and pandemics. But as the COVID-19 virus has reminded us, disease can change us in ways we could never imagine.
30 min
May 17, 2020 How epidemics and pandemics have changed history
Human history is usually understood through wars, economic changes, technological development or great leaders. What’s frequently overlooked is the role of infectious disease epidemics and pandemics. But as the COVID-19 virus has reminded us, disease can change us in ways we could never imagine.
30 min
May 10, 2020 Animals, humans and disease
Around two thirds of the infectious illnesses we humans suffer are caused by pathogens we’ve picked up from wild or domestic animals. They’re called zoonotic diseases and these kinds of illnesses go back thousands of years.
30 min
May 10, 2020 Animals, humans and disease
Around two thirds of the infectious illnesses we humans suffer are caused by pathogens we’ve picked up from wild or domestic animals. They’re called zoonotic diseases and these kinds of illnesses go back thousands of years.
30 min
May 03, 2020 Will Joe Biden be the next President of the United States?
Joe Biden has emerged as the Democratic nominee for the United States Presidential race in November. But he’s run twice before and both times been defeated soundly. Why did he win this time and how did he gain the support of African American voters?
30 min
May 03, 2020 Will Joe Biden be the next President of the United States?
Joe Biden has emerged as the Democratic nominee for the United States Presidential race in November. But he’s run twice before and both times been defeated soundly. Why did he win this time and how did he gain the support of African American voters?
30 min
April 26, 2020 In a fix - how match fixing became sport’s biggest threat
Find out how match fixing works. It's ubiquitous and now recognised as the biggest threat to sport integrity.
30 min
April 26, 2020 In a fix - how match fixing became sport’s biggest threat
Find out how match fixing works. It's ubiquitous and now recognised as the biggest threat to sport integrity.
30 min
April 19, 2020 What happened to the NBN, Australia's 'information superhighway'?
The NBN was supposed to provide all Australian homes with reliable, super-fast internet connections. As many of us adjust to living and working from home, connected with our jobs, friends and family online, has it lived up to its promise?
30 min
April 19, 2020 What happened to the NBN, Australia's 'information superhighway'?
The NBN was supposed to provide all Australian homes with reliable, super-fast internet connections. As many of us adjust to living and working from home, connected with our jobs, friends and family online, has it lived up to its promise?
30 min

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Move beyond the headlines to see how the past defines our world. Whether it's a local or international story, Rear Vision's expert analysis gives you the background you need to understand today's…