Adelaide Ironside's life was as improbable as her name. She held court with princes, poets, and the Pope. She became a celebrated painter in Europe, where she was known as 'the Australian flower'. But it was an act of creativity in the midst of the Crimean War when Sydneysiders feared a Russian invasion that first made her famous. Historian Kiera Lindsey joins the show with more. More about Lindsey's book 'Wild Love' at: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Kiera-Lindsey-Wild-Love-978176029...
Nov 15, 2023•26 min
Adelaide Ironside's life was as improbable as her name. She held court with princes, poets, and the Pope. She became a celebrated painter in Europe, where she was known as 'the Australian flower'. But it was an act of creativity in the midst of the Crimean War when Sydneysiders feared a Russian invasion that first made her famous. Historian Kiera Lindsey joins the show with more. More about Lindsey's book 'Wild Love' at: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Kiera-Lindsey-Wild-Love-978176029...
Nov 13, 2023•47 min
When young World War II POW Allan Chick survived the sinking of his Japanese transport ship, he probably thought himself lucky. But it was as a forced labourer in the doomed city of Nagasaki that his luck would truly be tested. Australian War Memorial historian Meghan Adams shares his story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 06, 2023•33 min
Despite being Victoria Racing Club boss for more than 40 years, Henry Byron Moore was so indifferent to horse racing he used to take a four-minute break while the race that stops a nation was run. But as an entrepreneur, inventor, and showman, he knew how to capture the public’s imagination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 01, 2023•23 min
Despite being Victoria Racing Club boss for more than 40 years, Henry Byron Moore was so indifferent to horse racing he used to take a four-minute break while the race that stops a nation was run. But as an entrepreneur, inventor, and showman, he knew how to capture the public’s imagination. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 30, 2023•34 min
In a criminal world dominated by men, Cecilia Curtain earned a fearsome reputation as a champion street fighter. But Geelong Gaol historian Deb Robinson has probed her painful past and discovered a strange murder case and a string of tragedies that led to her life of crime. Get features and more at heraldsun.com.au/ibaw . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 23, 2023•25 min
In the early 1800s, Napoléon Bonaparte ’s wife set her heart on acquiring a vast collection of wombats, kangaroos, black swans and dwarf emus to roam the magnificent gardens at her home, Chateau de Malmaison. And while scientists had other plans for the prized Australian animals, the French emperor stepped in to ensure his beloved Josephine got her way. State Library Victoria reference librarian Andrew McConville joins the show to tell the story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Oct 18, 2023•25 min
In the early 1800s, Napoléon Bonaparte’s wife set her heart on acquiring a vast collection of wombats, kangaroos, black swans and dwarf emus to roam the magnificent gardens at her home, Chateau de Malmaison. And while scientists had other plans for the prized Australian animals, the French emperor stepped in to ensure his beloved Josephine got her way. State Library Victoria reference librarian Andrew McConville joins the show to tell the story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...
Oct 16, 2023•21 min
Once one of Australia’s most feared gangsters, Snowy Cutmore is most famous for a shoot-out with Squizzy Taylor in 1927 in which both died. Until now, it’s been widely believed they shot each other. But historian Roy Maloy has pieced together the evidence from the night, and concludes a third man killed them both. Learn more about Roy Maloy’s book: Squizzy - The Forensics, The Man, The Vendetta: https://www.lulu.com/shop/roy-maloy/squizzy-the-biography/paperback/product-qw5p95.html?q=&page=1...
Oct 11, 2023•35 min
Once one of Australia’s most feared gangsters, Snowy Cutmore is most famous for a shoot-out with Squizzy Taylor in 1927 in which both died. Until now, it’s been widely believed they shot each other. But historian Roy Maloy has pieced together the evidence from the night, and concludes a third man killed them both. Learn more about Roy Maloy’s book: Squizzy - The Forensics, The Man, The Vendetta: https://www.lulu.com/shop/roy-maloy/squizzy-the-biography/paperback/product-qw5p95.html?q=&page=1...
Oct 09, 2023•30 min
Karl Kast arrived in Australia claiming to be a refugee from the Nazis and was interned as an enemy alien. But it was after his release when his doctors refused to back his claims that he was too injured to work that he went on a killing spree. Forensic psychiatrist Robert M Kaplan returns to the show to tell this story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 02, 2023•33 min
Harold Lasseter claimed he had stumbled across a vast and lucrative gold reef in the central Australian desert when he was just 17. So successful was he in convincing authorities - and himself - that his story was true, the legend of the lost reef still excites fortune seekers to this day. Forensic psychiatrist Robert M Kaplan joins the show to delve into the mind of one of Australia’s greatest liars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 27, 2023•20 min
Harold Lasseter claimed he had stumbled across a vast and lucrative gold reef in the central Australian desert when he was just 17. So successful was he in convincing authorities - and himself - that his story was true, the legend of the lost reef still excites fortune seekers to this day. Forensic psychiatrist Robert M Kaplan joins the show to delve into the mind of one of Australia’s greatest liars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 25, 2023•24 min
Bee Miles was famous for her outrageous public acts of defiance, whether stopping a country train in its tracks to hitch a ride or emerging from the surf with knives strapped to her thighs. But a new book reveals the troubled mind of the woman once voted more famous than the prime minister. Author Rose Ellis tells the story in her new book Bee Miles: Australia’s famous bohemian rebel, and the untold story behind the legend. Learn more about the book: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Ros...
Sep 20, 2023•30 min
Bee Miles was famous for her outrageous public acts of defiance, whether stopping a country train in its tracks to hitch a ride or emerging from the surf with knives strapped to her thighs. But a new book reveals the troubled mind of the woman once voted more famous than the prime minister. Author Rose Ellis tells the story in her new book Bee Miles: Australia’s famous bohemian rebel, and the untold story behind the legend. Learn more about the book: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Ros...
Sep 18, 2023•30 min
As the Nazis closed in on the Anzacs on Crete during WWII, Maori captain Rangi Royal glimpsed what he believed was a sign from the Maori god of war. He saw what he thought was a tuatara - a rare lizard-like reptile found only in NZ - pointing its head over a cliff. And so he led his men over the steep drop. Author Craig Collie tells the story in his new book Where The Flaming Hell Are We? Learn more about the book here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 13, 2023•24 min
As the Nazis closed in on the Anzacs on Crete during WWII, Maori captain Rangi Royal led a crazed bayonet charge at the enemy, which began with a terrifying haka. In Part 2, we will hear how Royal later saw what he believed was a sign from the Maori god of war while retreating - and led his men straight over a cliff as a result. Author Craig Collie tells the story in his new book Where The Flaming Hell Are We? Learn more about the book here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 11, 2023•22 min
After Reg Saunders and his comrades were left behind on Crete in WWII, he survived on the run for almost a year, living off his own wits and the extraordinary kindness of locals. Author Craig Collie tells the story in his new book Where The Flaming Hell Are We? Learn more about the book here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 06, 2023•24 min
After Reg Saunders and his comrades were left behind on Crete in WWII, he survived on the run for almost a year, living off his own wits and the extraordinary kindness of locals. Author Craig Collie tells the story in his new book Where The Flaming Hell Are We? Learn more about the book here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 04, 2023•29 min
As Japan lay defeated in 1946, Australian troops joined the Allies in occupation and rebuilding. And it was here a young Digger named Gordon Parker met a Hiroshima survivor named Cherry - and fell head over heels.Their story is told by their granddaughter - author and screenwriter Alli Parker. More about Alli Parker's book: At the Foot of the Cherry Tree See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 30, 2023•28 min
As Japan lay defeated in 1946, Australian troops joined the Allies in occupation and rebuilding. And it was here a young Digger named Gordon Parker met a Hiroshima survivor named Cherry - and fell head over heels. Their story is told by their granddaughter - author and screenwriter Alli Parker. More about Alli Parker's book: At the Foot Of The Cherry Tree See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 28, 2023•31 min
Among many bizarre practices in Melbourne's medical history, one job stood out as being particularly slimy: leech exporters. The director of the Old Treasury Building Museum, Margaret Anderson, explains the weird history behind the weird profession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 23, 2023•22 min
Of all the pseudo-sciences to grip early Melbourne, phrenology, or the mapping of skulls to predict character traits, was one of the most bizarre - and macabre. Margaret Anderson, the director of the Old Treasury Building Museum, joins the show with more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 16, 2023•22 min
The stereotype for old-time newsboys might be young lads in flat caps shouting headlines and selling papers, but in reality, it was a cutthroat world of gangs and turf wars. Margaret Anderson, the director of the Old Treasury Building museum joins the show with more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 09, 2023•35 min
Crime historian Michael Adams joins the show again to talk about a macabre discovery that helped police crack a murder mystery. Get more information about Michael's book The Murder Squad at: https://affirmpress.com.au/publishing/the-murder-squad/ If you or anyone you know needs help Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 02, 2023•56 min
A family feud, a forbidden romance, a financial scandal. These were the theories behind a brutal attack on one of Sydney's most wealthy couples. Crime historian Michael Adams tells the story in his new book, The Murder Squad. Learn more about the book at: https://affirmpress.com.au/publishing/the-murder-squad/ Like the show? Get features and more at: heraldsun.com.au/ibaw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 26, 2023•56 min
Reeling from the Great War, a veteran turned addict committed a shocking crime on the streets of Carlton. And as Geelong Gaol historian Deb Robinson tells the podcast, after he sobered up, he had absolutely no recollection of his crime. Get features and more at heraldsun.com.au/ibaw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 19, 2023•43 min
All eyes will be on Australia's elite team at this year's FIFA Women's World Cup . But it’s in stark contrast to Australia’s first national women's soccer team who ran car washes and appeared on a TV dating show to fulfill their dreams of competing on the world stage. Like the show? Get features, backgrounders and more at heraldsun.com.au/ibaw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 12, 2023•32 min
Thomas Austin owned a great estate and built a grand mansion fit to host royalty. But he will be forever remembered for one of colonial Australia’s biggest bungles: rabbits. Author and comedian Mikey Robins joins the show with more. Learn more about Mikey at: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Idiots-Follies-and-Misadventures/Mikey-Robins/9781761107115 Like the show? Get features, backgrounders and more at heraldsun.com.au/ibaw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 05, 2023•25 min
While Marcus Clarke is best known for his powerful novel For the Term of His Natural Life, his own life was as colourful as any of the stories he wrote. State Library Victoria librarian Andrew McConville joins the show with more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 28, 2023•35 min
