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Spies, lies and hairdryers - How a single mum became a double agent in Cold War Australia

In the 1950s a romantic proposition by a Russian diplomat transformed Kay Marshall from an admin worker into one of Australia’s most important double agents. It was the beginning of a four-year intelligence operation which revealed that there was more going on at the Soviet Embassy than met the eye.

Jan 19, 2021•29 min

Manuscripts Don't Burn: The Master and Margarita

Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov’s most famous novel, The Master and Margarita, was written during the brutal 1930s Stalinist purges. It's become a cult classic, inspiring artists like Patti Smith and the Rolling Stones. Find out why.

Jan 12, 2021•29 min

Heavenly and demonic: the story of the saxophone

Find out why, in its relatively short history, one instrument has offended ideologues, drawn the ire of dictators, and been reviled and outlawed.

Jan 05, 2021•29 min

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