
The bit players, the unexpected twists, the turning point you missed. Join Walkley award-winner Marc Fennell as he uncovers the incredible moments that changed the course of history. New episodes out Tuesday.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 45 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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It’s arguably the most famous painting in the world. But back in 1911, the Mona Lisa wasn’t an international icon. So what made the painting so famous it would attract millions of visitors to The Louvre every year?
This is the unbelievable true sto... more
It was meant to be Scotland’s saving grace - a bold plan to build a colony and dominate global trade.
But disease, starvation, and frankly just bad planning was their undoing... and the failed outpost paved the way for a union with their biggest ri... more
She was called the most beautiful woman in the world and was seen as an exotic Hollywood star in the 1930s. But Hedy Lamarr was more than that. She was also an inventor.
During WWII she patented a technology to sink German U-boats. It was ignored a... more
When you combine Russian ballet, French aristocracy, and a little bit of Walt Disney you get a recipe for a riot and one of the most important musical moments in history.
Host of Radio National’s The Music Show, Andrew Ford, sits down at the piano a... more
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I appreciate your podcast is to entertain, however, as a Scot I think some of the claims made by your expert were a little off the mark. We do not celebrate only our historical defeats. Bruce and Wallace are our heroes. Scotland is a small country with an incredibly strong culture and punches above its weight in inventions, education, medical science and more. I knew before listening to the podcast about the futile attempt to create a settlement in Daria but the story was told in a mocking a... more
I have just discovered this podcast and it’s really entertaining and curated. Thank you Mark and the producers, to be honest I listened to the first one just because of its title which really speaks to how Aussie I guess I am. The history is presented in a fun lighthearted way that’s easily digested and well put together. I am working my way through earlier eps.
Love his podcast. Interest stories , engaging presentations. Just the right length.
I am always surprised about the origins of things and how they have made a difference in the world. I would imagine Mark has a bag of more things to surprise us with this year, and I will definitely be a listener!
The kids hang out for the new episodes next week. It’s the perfect length for the commute to school. And Marc is such a fantastic host and interviewer, it’s always a great story!
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The discussions are centered around historically significant moments and figures that are often overlooked in mainstream narratives. Episodes explore a variety of themes such as the evolution of Christmas traditions, the history of the calendar, the duality of Botox as both poison and beauty treatment, and the impact of visual storytelling in historical contexts. The unique approach of integrating quirky anecdotes and little-known facts provides listeners with an engaging perspective on history that challenges commonly accepted views. The show is likely to appeal to those interested in uncovering the unseen forces that have shaped societal trends and cultural norms throughout time.
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