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Archives
Language As Archive
True Crime
Cultural Identity
Australian Indigenous Languages
Colonialism
Revitalization Of Languages
First Nations
Canberra Writers Festival
National Library Of Australia
Paul Girrawah House
Cheryl Leavy
Violence
Cultural Heritage
Decolonization
Oral History
Palestine
Australian Literature
Wurundjeri Land
Winhanganha

Archive Fever is a new Australian history podcast featuring intimate conversations with writers, artists, curators, fellow historians and other victims of the research bug. Each episode, co-hosts Clare Wright and Yves Rees talk to archive addicts about what kind of archives they use, how often they use them, when they got their first hit. Join us as we ask: what madness is this?

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Latest Episodes

Every family has its secrets—but what happens when a writer dives into the family archive to uncover and share those stories with the world? In this very special final episode of Season 7 (yes, already!) - recorded live on Gadigal land at the 2025 Sy... more

Every family has its secrets—but what happens when a writer dives into the family archive to uncover and share those stories with the world?

In this very special final episode of Season 7 (yes, already!) - recorded live on Gadigal land at the 2025... more

As you tend your garden this summer, spare a thought for Alison Vaughan, responsible for no less than 1.5 million precious botanical specimens.

As collections manager at the National Herbarium of Victoria, which dates back to 1853, Alison stewards... more

How did hearing Samuel Becket say ‘fuck it’ on a scratchy tape kickstart a multi-doctoral author’s archive addiction?

In this episode, Yves and Clare talk to Dr (Dr) Matthew Lamb about his colossal biography of colossus intellect, activist, journa... more

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Recent Guests

Micaela Sahhar
Author, researcher, and lecturer; interdisciplinary scholar focusing on Palestine studies and First Nations knowledge
RMIT University
Episode: 58 | My Grandfather's Key (Live at Footscray West Writers Fest)
Lech Blaine
Award-winning writer from regional Queensland
Various (including Black Ink Publishers)
Episode: 57 | All in the Family (Live at the 2025 Sydney Writers' Festival)
Anne-Marie Te Whiu
Australian-born Māori poet, editor, cultural producer, and weaver
University of Queensland Press
Episode: 57 | All in the Family (Live at the 2025 Sydney Writers' Festival)
Alison Vaughan
Collections Manager of the National Herbarium of Victoria
National Herbarium of Victoria
Episode: 56 | How Does Your Garden Grow?
Dr. Matthew Lamb
Author and biographer of Frank Moorhouse
Episode: 55 | Make It Salacious
Sophie Loy-Wilson
A historian of Chinese-Australian relations and a senior lecturer at the University of Sydney.
University of Sydney
Episode: 54 | It Fucked Me Up
Nathan Mudgee Sentance
A graduate librarian and museum educator who advocates for First Nations stories.
Powerhouse Museum
Episode: 53 | The Right of Reply
Juno Gemes
A contemporary photographer who has documented Aboriginal Australians for over 50 years.
Episode: 52 | Living in an Archive
William Dalrymple
Award-winning historian and author, known for his works on the British Empire
Episode: 51 | Loot

Hosts

Yves Rees
Co-host and historian of Archive Fever; La Trobe University (via podcast)
Clare Wright
Co-host of Archive Fever; historian

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Must listen

    Essential listening for all Australian History teachers and anyone who appreciates being challenged to broaden the way they see the world. This podcast offers very unique and valuable insights into how history (and a number of other records of human experience) are constructed. I am constantly recommending this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RChaptheTeacher
    Australia7 months ago
  • Thoughtful funny daggy… with great vocab

    Thank goodness I don’t have to rely on my 80’s schooling for all the history I will learn in my life. That last one with Zoe was so good I went and watched her doco straight away. Just my cuppa tea.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gtownwoman
    Australia3 years ago
  • Fabulous

    A lovely podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jack1948!
    Australia6 years ago
  • Fascinating!

    A lovely podcast about an interesting area: the relationship of historians and the things they rely on. Intelligent hosts, great material

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AAturner
    Australia7 years ago
  • Not just for historians!

    Archive fever is nerdishly obsessed with archival methods to be sure, but the stories and enthusiasm of the hosts make this appealing to more than just historians! A truly entertaining and enlivening podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    💅🏻🌷✨
    Australia7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise thoughtful, unique insights into how archives shape history and memory.
Guests and topics are diverse, offering a compelling view of archives beyond traditional academia.
The show is accessible beyond historians, with engaging storytelling and strong hosts.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#29
Argentina/History

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

58 | My Grandfather's Key (Live at Footscray West Writers Fest)
Q: Can you tell us about that object and what it means for you to be wearing it?
The object is the grandfather's key to a property in West Jerusalem, symbolizing return and belonging, and it anchors a narrative of memory against displacement and erasure.
57 | All in the Family (Live at the 2025 Sydney Writers' Festival)
Q: Annie, can I ask you to read a poem about the brothers?
Yes, I will read a poem titled 'Hoodie' about visiting my brothers.
57 | All in the Family (Live at the 2025 Sydney Writers' Festival)
Q: We are going to start with you, put you in the Archive Fever hot seat. You burst onto the literary scene with Car Crash.
The story of how at 17, you walked away from a car accident that killed three other passengers and left two more in a coma, and they were your best mates.
56 | How Does Your Garden Grow?
Q: How does your garden grow? Is it an element of citizen science? Can I take a clipping from my backyard and bring it into you?
Alison explains that while personal collections are allowed, most specimens are collected by trained seed bank botanists who aim for geographical and taxonomical representation, and they also accept donations of specimens from retiring botanists.
56 | How Does Your Garden Grow?
Q: Can you take us back to where this nerdery all began? How did you first get the research bug and get interested in archives?
Alison recounts her experience of visiting the State Library of Victoria during high school, where the atmosphere and access to rare books captivated her and sparked her interest in archives.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Archive Fever

What is Archive Fever about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Archive Fever offers intimate conversations with writers, historians, curators, and researchers who are deeply engaged with archives and memory. Episodes frequently center on how archives shape personal and collective histories, ethical questions in oral history, and the politics of documenting marginalized experiences. A standout trait is the blend of scholarly rigor and personal storytelling, often featuring live discussions and cross-disciplinary guests, making it compelling for listeners who value archival practice, historical memory, and the politics of representation. The show typically shines brightest when exploring how objects, documents, and memories resist erasure and invite new narratives from Indigenous, Palestinian, and other ... more

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Recent guests on Archive Fever include:

1. Micaela Sahhar
2. Lech Blaine
3. Anne-Marie Te Whiu
4. Alison Vaughan
5. Dr. Matthew Lamb
6. Sophie Loy-Wilson
7. Nathan Mudgee Sentance
8. Juno Gemes

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