{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Story Behind the Stone","title":"Terri-Anne Simmonds (Australian War Memorial) - Past Meets Future at the AWM","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2369,"description":"In this episode of Story Behind the Stone, Ryan Mullens and Matthew Cudmore engage with Terri-Anne Simmonds, Head of Digital at the Australian War Memorial. They explore the significance of the memorial, its multifaceted role as a museum, memorial, and archive, and the personal connections Australians have with their military history. The conversation delves into the Places of Pride project, commemorative practices like Anzac Day, and the impact of modern conflicts on remembrance. Terri-Anne shares her passion for digital technology in enhancing commemoration and discusses future developments at the memorial, inviting listeners to engage with the stories and history it preserves.\nTakeaways\nThe Australian War Memorial is located in Canberra, the national capital of Australia.\nIt serves as a museum, memorial, and archive to help Australians understand the meaning and impact of war.\nThe memorial is a significant site for commemoration and reflection for Australians.\nPersonal connections to military history are profound, with many Australians having family members who served.\nThe Places of Pride project aims to document and showcase war memorials across Australia.\nAnzac Day is a key moment for Australians to reflect on their military history and honor service members.\nDigital technology plays a crucial role in reaching new audiences and enhancing the commemoration experience.\nThe expansion of the memorial aims to include stories from modern conflicts and provide context for visitors.\nTerryann Simmons emphasizes the importance of personal stories in understanding the impact of war.\nFuture developments at the memorial will enhance visitor experiences and showcase more of Australia's military history.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/iwRNbsL_3aiTP7pHaBwruE9YSrobNuWkyn6LEqiViQg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mY2Ex/NjgzMjA3ODE2ODM2/MTBhY2UyODI3MTFk/NTE4MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}