
REYNOLD LEARNING · AUSTRALIAN HISTORY VIDEOS
Meet Dr Christopher Reynolds as he explores the people, ideas and turning points that shaped Australia, helping you navigate Australia’s history.
LONG-FORM · INTERVIEWS & TALKS
Ideas, research and stories from Dr Christopher Reynolds.
FULL VIDEOWhat a Capital Idea — Australia 1770–1901A short introduction to the book and the story it tells.
FULL VIDEOCapital Idea Book Launch in SydneyDr Reynolds discusses the book at its Sydney launch.
FULL VIDEOBehind the book: how the story was researchedA conversation about the ideas and research behind the book.
FULL VIDEOThe Secret Reason Australia Was ColonisedDr Reynolds explores Britain’s reasons for establishing the colony.
FULL VIDEOUncomfortable Australian HistoryA concise conversation about difficult parts of Australia’s past.
FULL VIDEOAustralia’s Constitution — The Untold HistoryA long-form discussion about the history of Australia’s Constitution.
FULL VIDEODr Christopher Reynolds on The Other SideAn interview about Dr Reynolds and What a Capital Idea.
FULL VIDEOTaking Pride in AustraliaDr Reynolds reflects on Australia's story and the themes of What a Capital Idea.
FULL VIDEOThe Secret Plan Behind the NSW VentureA short explanation of the strategic thinking behind the first settlement.
FULL VIDEOThe Reasons for the First SettlementDr Reynolds outlines the settlement's background and challenges familiar myths.
FULL VIDEOHistory of Australia’s Constitution with Dr Christopher ReynoldsA long-form discussion tracing the history of Australia's Constitution.
FULL VIDEODecoding Australia’s Constitution with David Flint and Dr Christopher ReynoldsA conversation about the formation and meaning of Australia's Constitution.
FULL VIDEOHow the Constitution Does Not Reflect the Government We GotDr Reynolds examines the relationship between the Constitution and government.
FULL VIDEOWhy Do We Need a Constitution?A political philosophy masterclass with Dr Reynolds.
FULL VIDEOThe Australian Constitution Does Not Create a DemocracyDr Reynolds discusses Australia's constitutional structure and democracy.
FULL VIDEOThe Australian Constitution: We Have a ProblemDr Reynolds discusses concerns about Australia's Constitution.
FULL VIDEOWentworth and Clark: The Making of a NationDr Reynolds explores the political figures who shaped the Australian nation.QUICK WATCH · VERTICAL VIDEO
Short ideas and sharp moments from Dr Reynolds.
SHORTAustralia’s true history since British settlement
SHORTDr Reynolds on European settlement
SHORT“We don’t know our history”
SHORTBehind the pages: Australia’s colonisation
SHORT“I am upset with what has happened to our Constitution”
SHORTThe Path to Treaty Bill
SHORT“The Constitution we signed up for…”
SHORT“We the people own the government!”
SHORT“Not an invasion”
SHORT“We need leadership”
SHORT“We don’t know our history” — We the People
SHORT“We are a country in disarray”
SHORTDr Reynolds on faceless bureaucrats
SHORTDr Reynolds on oligarchy and autocracy
SHORT“We don’t know our history” — We the People
SHORT“He’s an autocrat!” — The Constitution and government