Forgotten Australia
Michael AdamsBloody 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 | 415 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryTrue Crime | |||
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Alongside Yongala, the Adelaide Steamship Company prided itself on its luxury vessel Koombana, designed especially to work the Western Australian coast. But this was a seemingly cursed vessel, where anything that could go wrong did, from disappearing... more
In March 1911, with the loss of the ship Waratah still fresh in memory, a big passenger liner went missing in a cyclone off northern Queensland. As a massive search began, Australia tried to believe that ‘no news is good news’. Incredibly, a year lat... more
I’m re-releasing this short as background for the new miniseries, Mysteries of the Sea.
In July 1909, the world wondered what had become of the SS Waratah, last seen off coast of South Africa with more than 200 souls aboard.
This grim mystery was ... more
This week marks the 70th anniversary of regular television broadcasting in Australia. Channel Nine recently 'recreated' the 'Good Evening and Welcome to Television' moment in a fakes-over-facts promo generated by artificial intelligence. In this shor... more
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Suggest that research is also done into pronunciation of local place names. Minmi is pronounced min-my as in “my” person. In British English, we put the emphasis on the first syllable, therefore Pelaw Main is Pell-aw, not p’Law. I cant concentrate on the rest of the show when I get annoyed by trivial stuff like this
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Australia14 days ago - Love this show
Soothing voice, no AI, pays respects to indigenous peoples, elders, and aunties.
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United States2 months ago - American down under
I started listening from the beginning and was really enjoying the show. However, I am in the middle of the 2025 releases and the TDS is starting to get old. This is supposed to be about Australian Forgotten History and not about US current events. Please get back to your roots.
Apple Podcasts3B_BlainAustralia2 months ago - 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 Podcasts51977ClashAustralia3 months ago - Thank you
I love listening to Michael. He’s very articulate and very knowledgeable.
Apple Podcasts5Metallica criticAustralia4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #231 |  Canada/History |
Spotify | #30 | Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #27 | Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #111 |  New Zealand/History |
Apple Podcasts | #205 |  Japan/History |
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What is Forgotten Australia about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A history- and crime-focused series that unpacks overlooked Australian stories through meticulous archival research, vivid storytelling, and expert interviews. Episodes weave together court records, newspapers, and historical documents to reconstruct puzzling cases, colonial-era crimes, and notable public figures, often exploring how race, memory, and media shaped narratives. The show emphasizes thorough research, engaging narration, and a deep dive into sources, with occasional author interviews and bonus ad-free early-access episodes via a supporter program. A standout quality is the granular, document-driven approach that brings long-forgotten events to life while connecting them to broader social themes.
Potential listeners won't be di... more
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2. Stuart Coupe
3. Vicki Hastrich
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5. Jeff Apter
6. Daniel Reynaud
7. Beryl Mills
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