
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 383 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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In part one, we heard about Kenneth Brown.
In this episode, we look at Mary Ann Tindall and how she became his wife and victim.
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We all know Edith Cowan – first woman elected to an Australian parliament – graces out $50 note.
But did you know she was shaped by a traumatic childhood?
In 1876, her father, the prominent colonial settler and explorer Kenneth Brown, shot her ste... more
Ahoy, me hearties!
William Swallow became the pirate captain of the convict ship Cyprus after he seized the vessel in Tasmania in 1829. From there, it was a case of ‘Bring me that horizon!’, with Swallow and his crew of motley misfits setting sail ... more
Failing film stars! Flailing Frenchmen! Falling space junk!
They’re all here, the true and the false, the serious and the deeply stupid.
Three rounds. 30 questions. Like pub trivia! Just minus the overcooked rigatoni and the annoying team at the n... more
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Amazing learning about my family history ,my great uncle !!
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!
An interesting deep dive into fascinating, often little known events from Australia's past. Michael's thoughtful and sincere commentary is a pleasure to listen to in an age when brashness and outrage seem to dominate so much of public discourse. Thank you, Michael.
An interesting deep dive into fascinating, often little known events from Australia's past. Michael's thoughtful and sincere commentary is a pleasure to listen to in an age when brashness and outrage seem to dominate so much of public discourse. Thank you, Michael.
Brilliance but please for the love of the universe change the podcast picture it made unfollow because didn’t like seeing, have followed again as awesome podcast but each time latest episode loads I see the picture and want to unfollow
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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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