
In Black and White
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From alleyway gangsters to cold war spies to eccentric entrepreneurs, Australian history is full of colorful but forgotten characters. Host Jen Kelly talks with experts, historians, and yarn spinners to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors. Produced by Jonty Burton and Elouise Tynan.
In Black and White
6M ago
In the very last of our great history stories, we turn to Harry Houdini, one of the great magicians in history, and his time in Australia.
His tale is told by Andrew McConville, from State Library Victoria.
There are almost 280 stories in the In Black and White show, and they're all available for free in this podcast feed.
As we say goodbye after five ears unearthing colourful stories from our past, we would like to sincerely thank our listeners for tuning in and sharing your ratings and reviews.
Tune in to the final episode for some final thank you and a farewell message from the ho ..read more
In Black and White
6M ago
In the very last of our great history stories, we turn to Harry Houdini, one of the great magicians in history, and his time in Australia.
His tale is told by Andrew McConville, from State Library Victoria.
There are almost 280 stories in the In Black and White show, and they're all available for free in this podcast feed.
As we say goodbye after five ears unearthing colourful stories from our past, we would like to sincerely thank our listeners for tuning in and sharing your ratings and reviews.
Tune in to the final episode for some final thank yous and a farewell message from the h ..read more
In Black and White
6M ago
WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. George Melville was a daring highwayman who pulled off one of Australia's biggest heists. But when the law caught up with him, his fate was most gruesome indeed. Damien Beard from Pentridge Prison Tours joins the show with more.
Warning: This series contains discussions of self harm.
If you or anyone you know needs help:
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In Black and White
6M ago
WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. George Melville was a daring highwayman who pulled off one of Australia's biggest heists. But when the law caught up with him, his fate was most gruesome indeed. Damien Beard from Pentridge Prison Tours joins the show with more.
Warning: This series contains discussions of self harm.
If you or anyone you know needs help:
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
Love the show? Read more at heraldsun.com.au/ibaw
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more
In Black and White
6M ago
With the Paris Olympics in the books, we tell the tale of Cecil Healy, a champion swimmer who innovated in the pool. But it's for an amazing act of sportsmanship that he should perhaps be best remembered. Military historian Mat McLachlan joins the show for part 1 of a bonus two-part series.
Learn more about Mat's work at: https://battlefields.com.au/
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In Black and White
6M ago
Rosaleen Norton was a bohemian artist and occultist who horrified Australian society in the 1950s. There were wild tales of devil worship, satanic rituals, blood sacrifices and sex orgies. But were they true? Author Peter Coleman is here to sort the fact from the fiction for us.
Get Peter’s book at: https://affirmpress.com.au/browse/book/Peter-Coleman-Australia's-Most-Bizarre-Crimes-9781923046269
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In Black and White
6M ago
Harry Freame was raised in Japan under the ancient bushido code but wound up fighting for Australia. But was this Anzac hero betrayed by his nation? His story is told in a new book called The Bravest Scout at Gallipoli by Ryan Butta.
Get Ryan’s book at: https://affirmpress.com.au/browse/book/Ryan-Butta-Bravest-Scout-at-Gallipoli-9781922992086
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In Black and White
7M ago
When Marie Grunke entered a strict convent in Melbourne in the 1960s, she couldn’t tell anyone her shameful pregnancy secret. But Marie’s story would have a surprising ending. Her story is told in a new book called Unconventional Women: The Story of the Last Blessed Sacrament Sisters in Australia, by writer Sarah Gilbert, who joins the show with more.
Get Sarah's book at: https://www.mup.com.au/books/unconventional-women-paperback-softback
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In Black and White
7M ago
When Marie Grunke entered a strict convent in Melbourne in the 1960s, she couldn’t tell anyone her shameful pregnancy secret. But Marie’s story would have a surprising ending. Her story is told in a new book called Unconventional Women: The Story of the Last Blessed Sacrament Sisters in Australia, by writer Sarah Gilbert, who joins the show with more.
Get Sarah's book at: https://www.mup.com.au/books/unconventional-women-paperback-softback
Like the show? Go to heraldsun.com.au/ibaw for more.
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In Black and White
7M ago
He was known as one of the men who told Australians what was happening in the Gallipoli campaign. But at a place named Krithia, Charles Bean risked his life to place himself at the heart of the action. Military historian Mat McLachlan joins the show with more.
Get Mat's book at: https://www.hachette.com.au/mat-mclachlan/krithia-the-forgotten-anzac-battle-of-gallipoli
Like the show? Go to heraldsun.com.au/ibaw for more.
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