Conversations Uncovering Tasmania's gruesome past
May 8, 2024
Cassandra Pybus sheds light on the secret trade of Tasmanian Aboriginal remains, revealing disturbing historical practices of grave robbing and body snatching. Explore the resilience of Truggenany, the last Tasmanian Aboriginal person, and the dark legacy of body part retrieval by the Royal Society, involving manipulation and deceit.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Ancestral Discoveries and Land Loss in Tasmania
02:38 • 4min
Exploring the Harsh Realities and Resilience of Aboriginal Life in Tasmania
07:02 • 2min
The Dark History of Aboriginal Remains in Tasmania
09:12 • 21min
A Tale of Tragedy, Whaling, and Macabre Deception
30:19 • 3min
The Dark Legacy of Body Part Retrieval
33:24 • 11min
Uncovering Controversial Museum Display and Colonial History in Tasmania
44:28 • 4min