A world class network of research expertise

Macquarie’s historians and archaeologists study cultures from pre-history to the present, globally from the Mediterranean to Australasia.

Our researchers offer unparalleled depth and breadth in their collective study of the past, employing cutting-edge methods in archives, data sets, material remains and documents.

Areas of specialisation

  • Archaeology of Australia, Egypt and the Mediterranean
  • Archaeological science
  • Digital heritage, history and archaeology
  • Heritage, archive and museum studies
  • Australian history
  • European, British and North American history
  • Mediterranean, Egyptian and Near East history
  • Gender history
  • History of religion
  • Environmental history.

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Research collectives

Research highlights

Our museum traces the journey of humankind – By merging Australian history and ancient culture collections under one roof, we have created a cultural hub that is exciting and unique. With more than 18,000 objects, we trace world history from early settlement in Australia around 65,000 BCE through ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome to the 20th and 21st centuries.

The Department of History and Archaeology is a community of researchers and teachers devoted to collaborating with a range of partners in education, government and private industry. Engage with us.

Archaeological and archival work on ancient Egypt – Macquarie University and the Australian Centre for Egyptology have a sustained program and legacy of fieldwork. We uniquely incorporate history, language, archaeology and art historical studies into our research program. We support fieldwork at important sites across Egypt as well as Egyptological research projects. Learn more about our current fieldwork and projects.

Research news

Read more about the breakthroughs happening in the areas of research relating to history, heritage and archaeology.

History provides skills 

that are useful for careers and good citizenship

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Greek field trip

Archaeology adventure offers insights into ancient world

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New tech

enables digital dig for archaeology students.

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The treasures of Elam

a civilisation gone but not forgotten.

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