It was never the official flag of the Confederacy. But the battle flag has since been claimed by white supremacists and mythologized by others as an emblem of a rebellious Southern heritage.

As the 170th anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion rolls around, experts say the true story of the event — and its iconic Southern Cross flag — need to be remembered.

As the 170th anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion rolls around, experts say the true story of the event — and its iconic Southern Cross flag — need to be remembered.