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History Lab

Impact Studios
Colonial Portraiture
Colonialism
Portraiture
Bennelong
First Nations
First Nations Representation
Indigenous History
Indigenous Peoples
Empires
Ostenaco
Peter Jackson
Australian History
Caribbean Australians
Gordon Henry
Joseph Pierce
Australian Colonial History
Fishing Practices Of Eora Women
Boxing
Caribbean People In Australia
Colonial History

History Lab || exploring the gaps between us and the past || This series is made in collaboration by the Australian Centre for Public History and Impact Studios at the University of Technology, Sydney.

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In this bonus episode, History Lab's Tamson Pietsch speaks with historian Leigh Boucher about the making of Darlinghurst's AIDS Crisis — our three-part History Lab series exploring one of the most intense and concentrated episodes of loss, activism, ... more

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By the early 1990s, AIDS had reached its devastating peak in Darlinghurst. Obituaries filled the pages of the Star Observer, funerals became routine. Sickness and loss touched almost every friendship and street in the neighbourhood.

In this episode,... more

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By the mid-1980s, the epidemic had taken hold in Darlinghurst. Fear was rising, homophobia was intensifying, and uncertainty shaped everyday life. Who had the virus? What did a positive test mean? And could the state be trusted with that information?... more

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In the late 1970s and early 80s, Sydney’s Darlinghurst was the place to be for queer fun, sex and joy – all bubbling alongside a measure of danger.

Packed bars, late-night gyms, house music, new friendships and the thrill of seeing and being seen. F... more

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Recent Guests

Tamson Pietsch
Historian and contributor to the podcast
Australian Centre for Public History / History Lab
Episode: 45. Darlinghurst's AIDS Crisis: Bonus episode with Leigh Boucher and Tamson Pietsch
Leigh Boucher
Historian
University of Technology Sydney / History Lab
Episode: 44. Darlinghurst's AIDS Crisis Ep 3: Faultlines and farewells
Tim Vincent
Brother of Peter Vincent
Episode: 43. Darlinghurst's AIDS Crisis Ep 2: Dancing as fast as we can
Bruce Carter
Frontline worker in HIV and drug support
Episode: 43. Darlinghurst's AIDS Crisis Ep 2: Dancing as fast as we can
Julianne Schultz
Professor Emeritus of Media and Culture and chair of The Conversation
The Griffiths Review
Episode: 39. From page to screen: the Idea of Australia
Benjamin Jones
Director known for engaging storytelling and humor
Australian screen media
Episode: 39. From page to screen: the Idea of Australia
Darren Dale
Producer and company director at Blackfella Films
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Episode: 39. From page to screen: the Idea of Australia
Cassie McCullough
Presenter and journalist with ABC
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Grantlee Kieza
Renowned boxing expert and Australian Boxing Hall of Fame inductee
Episode: 31. [Caribbean Echoes 1] Peter Jackson: Boxing Champion and Innovator in Black Self-Representation

Hosts

Regina Botros
Host of History Lab; frequently anchors conversations with historians and researchers.
Tamson Pietsch
Host focusing on public history, education, and archival perspectives.
Tamsen Peach
Host of History Lab Originals and related live content; coordinates interviews and narrative pacing.
Sienna Brown
Host of Caribbean Echoes; contributes regional and diasporic history perspectives.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 154 ratings
  • Poorly researched and deceptive

    John Harris (a triple PhD) rips this podcast to shreds in his well-researched book, ‘Judging the Macquaries’. Particularly be weary of their episode, ‘The Bank, the Seargant and his Bonus’.

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    1235323532
    Australia4 years ago
  • The Last Outlaws - compelling listening

    Beautifully and sensitively told, The Last Outlaws series is compelling listening. The story of the last men outlawed in Australia, tangled in histories of race, federation, truth and justice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jumbalaya**}]
    Australia4 years ago
  • Unearthing corners of Australian history

    History Lab is a thoughtful history podcast that takes you on some surprising corners' of Australia's history. The episode on how fortune telling was illegal in Federation era Australia is perhaps one of their best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    patronise
    Australia6 years ago
  • Interesting!!!

    Loving this fascinating history podcast! Well researched and well told! So interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2000mars
    Australia6 years ago
  • Well made

    I recommend this pod. Well made and interesting stories. Great to hear Australian voices and stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Greenbean33
    Australia7 years ago

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Listeners appreciate accessible history that centers underrepresented communities.
Audience praise the rigorous research and engaging storytelling.
Fans highlight the show's ability to connect past and present with empathy and depth.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

37. [Caribbean Echoes 6] Caribbean Convicts
Q: Cassandra, that's fascinating. So before the abolition of slavery, becoming a convict in a strange way was an improvement to being a slave. But then once they'd been free, what would it have meant to these men to be transported?
Cassandra explains that some judges perceived transportation as a punishment worse than slavery, as it permanently uprooted families and sent individuals far from home, while also allowing them a form of freedom in the British legal system.
36. [Caribbean Echoes 5]: Live from the Abercrombie with Zahra Newman and Alana Valentine
Q: Alana, could you tell us a little bit about that journey that Nellie Small made from just getting a start in the theatre to becoming a kind of national darling?
Nellie faced typecasting early and overcame it by dressing as a man to navigate her career, becoming a well-recognized figure by the 50s.
28. Fishing for Answers
Q: So, how does Tim keep his connection with his past?
He lives it. Tim performs an embodied type of archive, learning songs and fishing methods passed down across generations.
28. Fishing for Answers
Q: So, why is it that more people don't know the story of this fierce and fiery woman, Barangaroo?
It's all about who we choose to focus on and listen to. This issue reflects the biases in colonial narratives and the importance of revisiting archives to find overlooked stories.
25. Facing Empire: A Long History of Representing Others
Q: How do you feel about the representation of Indigenous peoples in these colonial portraits?
It evokes a sense of loss and nostalgia while also prompting discussions on resilience and cultural survival.

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This program centers on Australian history told through rigorous research, intimate storytelling, and conversations with historians, researchers, and cultural practitioners. Episodes frequently examine marginalized communities, memory and memorials, and the role of public history in shaping contemporary understandings of identity, justice, and democracy. A standout pattern is blending archival material with firsthand narratives to illuminate lesser-told strands of national history, from queer communities and truth-telling processes to Caribbean Australian experiences and Indigenous perspectives. The show often features scholars and practitioners who frame complex pasts in accessible, human terms, making it a strong fit for listeners who val... more

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1. Tamson Pietsch
2. Leigh Boucher
3. Tim Vincent
4. Bruce Carter
5. Julianne Schultz
6. Benjamin Jones
7. Darren Dale
8. Cassie McCullough

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