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The History Blokes

The History Blokes

Written by: Conan Elphicke and Chris McCombe
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Charming visionaries Chris McCombe and Conan Elphicke examine those interesting chapters in Australian history you’ve probably heard of, but (in our view) should know more about. These include grisly incidents such as the wreck of the Batavia and the hanging of Ronald Ryan, epidemics such as smallpox and polio, Aussie inventions, the origins of Australia and Anzac days, authors such as David Unaipon, impressive women like Edith Cowan, and so forth. Even a touch of Kiwi history.

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Episodes
  • Best of the History Blokes – Part 2

    Best of the History Blokes – Part 2
    Mar 24 2024

    This is the second and final highlights episode and therefore the absolute final, final ep of the History Blokes. So, that's it from us. Thanks to all of you for listening!
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Best of the History Blokes – Part 1

    Best of the History Blokes – Part 1
    Mar 17 2024

    This bumper edition of The History Blokes includes highlights from the series.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Smallpox epidemic of 1789

    Smallpox epidemic of 1789
    Feb 27 2024

    In this, the final original episode of The History Blokes, Conan looks at the smallpox epidemic that devastated Sydney's Aboriginal population a year after the First Fleet arrived. Meanwhile, Chris walks us through the Black Death and the Spanish Flu.

    Stay tuned though for two best-of compilation eps coming soon!
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    37 mins
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