In this episode of Australia, Explained we dive deep into Anzac Day - the reality of the event and the debates that surround it.Bits and pieces mentioned:Ellis Ashmead Bartlett’s reports from GallipoliThe ‘history wars’ over ANZAC DayWhat do historians say about ANZAC Day?Australia’s spending on commemoration This week, Tania recommended this educational resource by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs with a range of historical sources on either side of the ANZAC legend debate. Vanessa recommended an article from The Guardian discussing the waitlist for veteran payments in Australia.If you’re new to Australia, Explained, we are a weekly news podcast dedicated to helping Aussies get on top of things Down Under. You can support us by clicking ‘Subscribe’ or ‘Follow’ on your preferred podcast app, leaving a review, and most importantly - share this podcast with your friends!Follow us for more short, sweet and simple Aussie content on Instagram & TikTok @australiaexplainedpod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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