Print this page The International Brigades: Stories of Courage, Solidarity and Remembrance

Marking the 90th anniversary of the sinking of the Ciudad de Barcelona in May 1937, this interactive workshop explores the experiences of international volunteers, including Australians, through historical storytelling, photographs and personal accounts. Join us as we investigate individual stories using historical sources and the University of Barcelona's SIDBRINT archive before discovering Solidarity Park, an international memorial and educational project in Spain. Inspired by the project, participants will have the opportunity to contribute to the anniversary commemorations by creating a poem, short tribute or other creative response to share virtually with Solidarity Park.

Open to everyone interested in history, art and storytelling, including educators and teachers. No prior knowledge or artistic experience required.

DELIVERY MODE

Face to face

COURSE RESOURCES

• Solidarity Park: https://solidaritypark.com/ 
• SIDBRINT, University of Barcelona: https://sidbrint.ub.edu/ 
• Historical works by Helen Graham, Richard Baxell, Giles Tremlett, Judith Keene and Michael Samaras.

COURSE OUTLINE

• Who were the International Brigades, and why did they volunteer?
• Investigating personal stories through historical sources and SIDBRINT.
• The Ciudad de Barcelona, Solidarity Park and the 90th anniversary.
• Creating and sharing a contribution to the international memorial project.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Explain the motivations and experiences of International Brigaders, including Australians.
• Investigate individual stories using historical evidence.
• Explore the significance of historical memory and contribute creatively to the Solidarity Park project.