In 1623 two friends of William Shakespeare published the first collection of his plays. Known as the First Folio, it is considered one of the rarest and most important books ever printed. Historian Mat McLachlan examines Australia's only copy o

WW2 - The First Japanese Zero

May 24th, 2020 17m 24s

In February 1942, a Japanese Zero fighter was shot down over northern Australia. It was the first intact example of the aircraft to be captured by the Allies. Historian Mat McLachlan examines the remains of the plane, and tells the incredible s

Jack the Ripper - The Dear Boss Letter

May 18th, 2020 11m 51s

The Dear Boss Letter was received in September 1888, and was signed 'Jack the Ripper', the first time this infamous name was used. Historian Mat McLachlan examines the original Dear Boss letter at the National Archives in London, and tells the

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