HISTORICAL FACTS: Batavia - The Untold Story

Madness, murder and rape on the Batavia: new theory on Australia’s most horrific shipwreck

Dutch academic says an ‘unlikely story about a mad heretic’ has been repeated for 400 years – and poses an alternative

The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2025

Sinta Tantra’s sculptures find a historic home at Pitzhanger Manor, UK

Sinta Tantra’s ‘The Light Club of Batavia’ exhibition at Pitzhanger Manor unites her large and small-scale works and explores the duality of beauty and colonialism

Wallpaper · Feb 9, 2024

Kane County coroner, Batavia police seek public’s help solving 45-year-old mystery

Authorities hope the public can help identify human remains found in a home that was being remodeled in 1978.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 27, 2023

Lincoln-Way East beats Batavia in a thriller

The No. 2 Griffins’ defense stopped No. 3 Batavia’s two-point conversion attempt with eight seconds left to win 14-13.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 2, 2023

During stand-up gigs, David Koechner offers fans a night at ‘The Office’

The former Chicago actor, who played Todd Packer on the classic sitcom, will revive the character during his upcoming stint in Batavia.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 28, 2023

Making beautiful music together

A Batavia couple is part of a dynamic Chicago violin scene.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 22, 2023

3D imaging of Batavia shipwreck silverware uncovers new insights into 17th century shipping trade

An international collaboration will result in a unique look at priceless silverware recovered from the wreck of the Batavia off WA's west coast.

ABC News · Dec 24, 2022

Symbols of strength

In central locations of three major Asian cities -- Singapore, Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City -- stand bronze elephant statues. If they could talk, these statues could tell of imperialism, civil war, invasion, anti-colonial struggle, independence, nationhood, and more recently of rapid urban and economic development. Perched high up…

Bangkok Post · Nov 27, 2022

Mount Carmel beats Batavia for 7A championship, completes perfect season

Mount Carmel didn’t leave anything to doubt, solidly beating Batavia 44-20 at Memorial Stadium.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 27, 2022

Previewing the high school football state championships

A look at the the title games in Class 8A through Class 3A.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2022