It seemed like science fiction at the time, but in the late 1800s one scientist and his team ventured forth into the deep Outback to connect Australia to the world. Author Adam Courtenay rejoins the show to tell the extraordinary tale of Charles Todd. Learn more about the tale in Courtenay's book, Mr Todd's Marvel, at: https://www.woodslanepress.com.au/collections/author-adam-courtenay See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT The prisons of old Victoria were no strangers to the tragic, the macabre and the downright bizarre. But in Geelong, the Hassett clan saw all three. Historian Deb Robinson joins the show to outline the multiple generations who found themselves behind bars. 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. The prisons of old Victoria were no strangers to the tragic, the macabre and the downright bizarre. But in Geelong, the Hassett clan saw all three. Historian Deb Robinson joins the show to outline the multiple generations who found themselves behind bars. 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Throughout the decades of AFL and VFL history, there have been many coaching greats. But only one could boast a perfect record. AFL historian Col Hutchinson joins the show to introduce us to Charlie Clymo, the man who coached the Cats to the 1931 flag, and then disappeared. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On a special Good Friday edition of the show, we conclude our three-part deep dive into the history of the Royal Children's Hospital and the long-running Good Friday Appeal. Today we talk to Penny Fowler, the granddaughter of Sir Keith and Dame Elisabeth Murdoch and the chairman of the Good Friday Appeal, about her family's deep connection with the event, and what's in its future. Like the show? Go to heraldsun.com.au/ibaw for features and more. Learn more about the Good Friday Appeal and how to donate: https://www.goodfridayappeal.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, in the lead-up to the 93rd Good Friday Appeal, we do a three-part deep dive into the history of Melbourne's beloved Royal Children's Hospital and the long-running Good Friday Appeal. Today, we speak again with Melbourne historian Peter Yule, author of an amazing book called The Royal Children's Hospital: A history of faith, science and love, about the origins of one of Victoria's most important institutions. Like the show? Go to heraldsun.com.au/ibaw for features and more. Learn more about the Good Friday Appeal and how to donate: https://www.goodfridayappeal.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, in the lead-up to the 93rd Good Friday Appeal, we do a three-part deep dive into the history of Melbourne's beloved Royal Children's Hospital and the long-running Good Friday Appeal. Today we speak with Melbourne historian Peter Yule, author of an amazing book called The Royal Children's Hospital: A history of faith, science and love, about the origins of one of Victoria's most important institutions. Like the show? Go to heraldsun.com.au/ibaw for features and more. Learn more about the Good Friday Appeal and how to donate: https://www.goodfridayappeal.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elijah Upjohn was a sewage worker turned quack doctor who found himself behind bars for chicken thievery. But his life took a sharp turn when a notorious bushranger was convicted - and the state was in need of a hangman. Author and podcaster Michael Adams tells the story. More about Michael's book: https://affirmpress.com.au/publishing/hanging-ned-kelly/More about the Forgotten Australia podcast: https://forgottenaustralia.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. This week we tell the story of an Australian PoW in World War 2, who was damned for helping his Japanese captors but hailed for helping send war criminals to the gallows. Author Tom Gilling tells the story. More about Tom’s book at:https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Tom-Gilling-Witness-9781760879273 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.

To coincide with the launch of Qtopia Sydney, the world’s largest museum and cultural centre dedicated to queer history and the LGBTQIA+ community, historian Garry Wotherspoon joins us for a fascinating exploration of Australia’s queer history from colonial days to the present. Find out more: https://qtopiasydney.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 1930s, Australians witnessed some of the country’s most infamous - and most luridly nicknamed - murder cases. But the “Vampire Murder”, a horrific sex crime in Newcastle in 1937, has been largely forgotten. Crime historian and Forgotten Australia host Michael Adams joins the show for the first episode of a three-part miniseries. More on Michael's new book The Murder Squad at: https://affirmpress.com.au/author/61917 Like the show? Get background, features and more at heraldsun.com.au/ibaw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 1930s, Australians witnessed some of the country’s most infamous - and most luridly nicknamed - murder cases. But the “Vampire Murder”, a horrific sex crime in Newcastle in 1937, has been largely forgotten. Crime historian and Forgotten Australia host Michael Adams joins the show for the first episode of a three-part miniseries. More on Michael's new book The Murder Squad at: https://affirmpress.com.au/author/61917 Like the show? Get background, features and more at heraldsun.com.au/ibaw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 1930s, Australians witnessed some of the country’s most infamous - and most luridly nicknamed - murder cases. But the “Vampire Murder”, a horrific sex crime in Newcastle in 1937, has been largely forgotten. Crime historian and Forgotten Australia host Michael Adams joins the show for the first episode of a three-part miniseries. More on Michael's new book The Murder Squad at: https://affirmpress.com.au/author/61917 Like the show? Get background, features and more at heraldsun.com.au/ibaw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Nazi war machine marched toward the Baltic, diplomat Chiune Sugihara disobeyed orders and risked his life to save 6000 Jews. Australian author Linda Margolin Royal tells the tale - and her own connection to that remarkable Japanese hero. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While he's largely forgotten now, Daniel Mannix was a titanic name of the first half of the last century. The Catholic bishop of Melbourne wielded power at the pulpit and the ballot box. And he was never shy of expressing an opinion on controversial issues, from conscription to communism, to independence for the land of his birth. Andrew McConville from the State Library joins the show with more. Like this episode? Get features, backgrounders, and more at http://heraldsun.com.au/ibaw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we tell three tales of people who made Australia just that little bit more colourful. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we bring together the ripping yarns of some of the nation's greatest liars and frauds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we tell stories of the people who, by choice or circumstance, found themselves lurking through Australia's underbelly. 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.

From the Pacific War to the Titanic disaster, here are three tales of Aussies who found themselves in the thick of the action. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.