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Forgotten Australia

Michael Adams
Australia
Sydney
New South Wales
Melbourne
Boyd Sinclair
Great Depression
True Crime
John Weachurch
Stanley Thomas
Ned Kelly
World War I
George Blunderfield
Ethel Griggs
John Smillie
Kevin John Simmonds
Frank Downes
Ronald Griggs
Gallipoli
Lotus Thompson
Boer War

Bloody crimes, unsolved mysteries, eccentric celebrities, dark events and bizarre happenings: it's all here – the stuff you wish they'd taught you in school!

Dive into our strange-but-true history via never-before-told stories, author interviews, weekly flashbacks and the weekly trivia quiz.

Forgotten Australia is created and hosted by Michael Adams, author of the acclaimed true crime books The Mu... more

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Even when the verdict is delivered in the Katoomba murder trial, the story is far from over – especially after the convicted man makes a startling allegation.

Support Forgotten Australia for a few bucks per month for ad-free early and exclusive bonu... more

In the wake of the gory outrage at the California, the accused faces an inquest and then his trial for murder. If he's found guilty, he'll be sentenced to death. But is he bad – or mad?

Parts 3 will be on general release soon. You can hear it now ea... more

A Katoomba hotel. A locked room. Screams in the night and a body in the morning. The mystery of what happened in Australia’s favourite resort town in autumn 1917 was like something by Agatha Christie.

Except this wasn’t a whodunit – it was a whyduni... more

Fifty years ago this month – 19 July 1976 – Australia’s first act of environmental terrorism was directed at the Bunnings-owned wood chip export facility in Bunbury. Who were the bombers? What had they hoped to achieve? What was the fallout for the g... more

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Host

Michael Adams
Host and creator of Forgotten Australia; historian and author with a background in true crime and Australian history.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.4k ratings
  • Forgotten Australia

    I am relatively new listener , great podcast , devasted when Peter murtough stepped out in front of the bus , I was so sure there was to be a reunion , also so amazed no film yet covering the Ned & Charlie story , or wine bar/. Coffee shop called C&N with crossed guns as sign , love the story

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1977Clash
    Australiaa month ago
  • Thank you

    I love listening to Michael. He’s very articulate and very knowledgeable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Metallica critic
    Australiaa month ago
  • Good content

    I like the content but can’t get past the narrater’s voice influx and the end of every sentence.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Lyna4290
    United States2 months ago
  • Before the mushroom case

    Amazing learning about my family history ,my great uncle !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2 Dorothy
    Australia6 months ago
  • Excellent

    I’m so glad I stumbled across this podcast and have binged most of the episodes in the last month - keep up the excellent work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Millys_Mom
    Australia6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Excellent depth and storytelling; episodes feel thoroughly researched.
Hosts bring archival detail to life with compelling delivery.
Insightful, well-researched Australian history with engaging narration.
Longer ads peppered into episodes can disrupt immersion for some listeners.
A must-listen for fans of Australian history and true crime.

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Apple Podcasts
#221
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Spotify
#26
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#27
Australia/History
Apple Podcasts
#69
New Zealand/History
Apple Podcasts
#200
Mexico/History
Apple Podcasts
#236
Ireland/History

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Talking History – The Wildest Showman
Q: Now your book goes into his relationship with Frank Sinatra in great detail, and we'll leave listeners to read it for themselves. But Lee Gordon's great white whale was Elvis Presley. He toured him twice in the United States, but he couldn't get Elvis to Australia. Why was that?
The promoter explains that Elvis was not easily moved to travel internationally, largely due to Colonel Parker's control and Elvis's own reluctance to travel great distances; even though Gordon could potentially boost his profile and profits, the barriers and Parker's risk assessments prevented the tour from happening. It's a combination of logistical obstacles, Elvis's promise to his mother about air travel, and Parker's own caution about international ventures.
Talking History – The Aussie Legend Beloved By Diggers During WWI
Q: So Daniel, on a scale of one being false and 10 being totally true, how did The Daily Mirror do with its historical feature about Fighting Mac?
Daniel suggests the feature was middling at best, likely exaggerating some aspects while capturing a general sense of the legend, prompting further investigation into the real actions behind the myth.
Your Stories: ‘My Father was Count Copernicus!'
Q: Why do you think he included stripping in his act?
I think it was both for shock value and also because by becoming naked in front of a crowd, he could feel in touch with his intuition and the other side.
Your Stories: ‘My Father was Count Copernicus!'
Q: How did you feel when you learned that your father was the man known to Australia in the 1970s as Count Copernicus?
I hadn't heard of him before, and I was quite amused but just wanted to know more about the strange character that he'd become and who was my father.
This Week in... 1901: the first election, a federal erection and the dying queen
Q: What role did the hangman perform in Australian society?
They were seen as the lowest of the low, often recruited from the criminal class and viewed with disdain.

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What is Forgotten Australia about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A history- and crime-focused series that brings Australian stories to life through meticulous research, archival voices, and vivid storytelling. Episodes cover a wide range of eras—from colonial bushrangers and early Olympic moments to infamous murders and cultural icons—often weaving in broader social themes such as justice, media sensationalism, and national identity. A hallmark is in-depth narrative with careful sourcing, plus occasional author interviews and interactive segments like trivia, which help listeners connect with the past in a highly engaging way. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on lesser-known, forgotten moments of Australian history told with a clear, measured voice and a knack for turning archival detail into compel... more

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