Monique Galloway
I’m a former Australian soldier and historical archaeologist with a degree from the University of Sydney. After almost 20 years as a practicing archaeologist I now live in Cambodia and was running a social enterprise to help improve lives here. I have a special interest in the layers of history of a site and evidence of subversion, especially ancient graffiti on monuments.
Articles by Monique Galloway
The Mystery of the Princes in the TowerThe disappearance of the sons of King Edward IV is still a mystery and a hotly debated topic by historians. Keep reading to learn about the Princes in the Tower.
How Did Hydro-Engineering Help Build The Khmer Empire?Khmer Empire (802-1431) once covered much of SouthEast Asia and its capital was the largest city in the pre-industrial world. The secret to their success was hydro-engineering.
Khmer Empire (802-1431) once covered much of SouthEast Asia and its capital was the largest city in the pre-industrial world. The secret to their success was hydro-engineering.
Three Criminals That Surprisingly Appeared on Australia’s CurrencyMost countries showcase icons of cultural identity on their banknotes, so does Australia’s currency. It has featured three people who flouted the law. Two were convicted, one should have been.
Most countries showcase icons of cultural identity on their banknotes, so does Australia’s currency. It has featured three people who flouted the law. Two were convicted, one should have been.
California Gold Rush: The Sydney Ducks in San FranciscoThe California Gold Rush brought a flock of Sydney Ducks but when they landed, San Francisco burst into flames!
The California Gold Rush brought a flock of Sydney Ducks but when they landed, San Francisco burst into flames!
Eleanor of Aquitaine: The Queen Who Chose Her KingsArguably one of the most influential medieval women, Eleanor of Aquitaine married two kings, led her knights and Amazons on crusade, and was locked away in a castle.
Arguably one of the most influential medieval women, Eleanor of Aquitaine married two kings, led her knights and Amazons on crusade, and was locked away in a castle.
Macbeth: Why the King of Scotland was More Than a Shakespearan DespotShakespeare’s Macbeth was based on a real King of Scotland, but it has little resemblance to the actual history, a regicidal drama in itself.