
Historian Mat McLachlan brings Australian history to life in this engaging, educational and entertaining podcast. From the ancient age to the modern world, take a trip through time with Living History!
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 216 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryEducation | |||

In February 1942, when the Japanese Imperial Army launched its assault on Singapore, 880 Australians would die in just four days—not in the surrender that followed, but in the desperate battle to defend the island.
In this episode, Mat McLachlan rev... more
In November 1916, when the great Somme offensive ground to its bloody halt, over 20,000 Australians would become casualties not from enemy fire, but from the winter itself.
In this powerful episode, Mat McLachlan reveals the forgotten story of the S... more
On October 12th, 1917, Captain Clarence Jeffries led one hundred Australian troops toward a German machine gun position on the Passchendaele road. He'd already captured one pillbox that morning—exactly the kind of action that had worked brilliantly i... more
On October 4th, 1917 a thousand British guns opened fire on German positions along Broodseinde Ridge. What followed was described by Crown Prince Rupprecht as "the black day of the war." For the first time, German high command began to consider the u... more
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What an episode to listen of the heartbreak of tens of thousands lost at Passhendaelae
Amongst the terrible mud and conditions, can’t fathom how the brave men kept on fighting obeying orders.
RIP and let us remember the horror. Wounded, post traumatic stress, nurses and doctors dealing with daily insanity. Then the families of killed ones.
For what!!
Grand podcast thanks to everyone involved in production
I have been on one of Mat’s Western Front Tours with Pete Smith and it was great and very informative, moving. Highly recommend the tours and I love these Podcasts-great to learn about history.
I have just listened to the Dave Sabben and James Holland interviews back to back. (Long Tan & Battle of Britain respectively) Both superb episodes. Thanks Mat.
Fascinating stuff!
Matts pod casts put you on the ground where the history happened. The description are awesome and you can close your eyes and you are there. The battle walks with Pete are also fantastic
Listening to the battle of LongTan outstanding
Do you have any more podcasts upcoming on Vietnam and the more recent conflicts
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Focusing on Australian military history, engaging narratives explore significant battles and historical figures, particularly from World War I and World War II. Episodes often highlight lesser-known contributions of Australian soldiers, emphasizing personal stories that bring historical events to life. The host, known for his enthusiasm and storytelling ability, blends factual analysis with emotional resonance, making complex historical topics accessible and intriguing for listeners. A unique aspect of this podcast is its emphasis on the Australian perspective in global conflicts, appealing to history enthusiasts and those interested in military heritage.
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Recent guests on Living History include:
1. Tom Gilling
2. Lachlan Grant
3. Daryl Moran
4. Lambis Englezos
5. Peter Stanley
6. Karl James
7. Dave Sabben
8. Mark Baker
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