In Black and White

Adelaide Ironside's life was as improbable as her name. She held court with princes, poets, and the Pope. She became a celebrated painter in Europe, where she was known as 'the Australian flower'. But it was an act of creativity in the midst of the Crimean War when Sydneysiders feared a Russian invasion that first made her famous. Historian Kiera Lindsey joins the show with more. More about Lindsey's book 'Wild Love' at: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Kiera-Lindsey-Wild-Love-9781760296759/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adelaide Ironside's life was as improbable as her name. She held court with princes, poets, and the Pope. She became a celebrated painter in Europe, where she was known as 'the Australian flower'. But it was an act of creativity in the midst of the Crimean War when Sydneysiders feared a Russian invasion that first made her famous. Historian Kiera Lindsey joins the show with more. More about Lindsey's book 'Wild Love' at: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Kiera-Lindsey-Wild-Love-9781760296759/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When young World War II POW Allan Chick survived the sinking of his Japanese transport ship, he probably thought himself lucky. But it was as a forced labourer in the doomed city of Nagasaki that his luck would truly be tested. Australian War Memorial historian Meghan Adams shares his story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite being Victoria Racing Club boss for more than 40 years, Henry Byron Moore was so indifferent to horse racing he used to take a four-minute break while the race that stops a nation was run. But as an entrepreneur, inventor, and showman, he knew how to capture the public’s imagination.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite being Victoria Racing Club boss for more than 40 years, Henry Byron Moore was so indifferent to horse racing he used to take a four-minute break while the race that stops a nation was run. But as an entrepreneur, inventor, and showman, he knew how to capture the public’s imagination.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a criminal world dominated by men, Cecilia Curtain earned a fearsome reputation as a champion street fighter. But Geelong Gaol historian Deb Robinson has probed her painful past and discovered a strange murder case and a string of tragedies that led to her life of crime. Get features and more at heraldsun.com.au/ibaw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the early 1800s, Napoléon Bonaparte’s wife set her heart on acquiring a vast collection of wombats, kangaroos, black swans and dwarf emus to roam the magnificent gardens at her home, Chateau de Malmaison. And while scientists had other plans for the prized Australian animals, the French emperor stepped in to ensure his beloved Josephine got her way. State Library Victoria reference librarian Andrew McConville joins the show to tell the story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the early 1800s, Napoléon Bonaparte’s wife set her heart on acquiring a vast collection of wombats, kangaroos, black swans and dwarf emus to roam the magnificent gardens at her home, Chateau de Malmaison. And while scientists had other plans for the prized Australian animals, the French emperor stepped in to ensure his beloved Josephine got her way. State Library Victoria reference librarian Andrew McConville joins the show to tell the story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once one of Australia’s most feared gangsters, Snowy Cutmore is most famous for a shoot-out with Squizzy Taylor in 1927 in which both died. Until now, it’s been widely believed they shot each other. But historian Roy Maloy has pieced together the evidence from the night, and concludes a third man killed them both. Learn more about Roy Maloy’s book: Squizzy - The Forensics, The Man, The Vendetta: https://www.lulu.com/shop/roy-maloy/squizzy-the-biography/paperback/product-qw5p95.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once one of Australia’s most feared gangsters, Snowy Cutmore is most famous for a shoot-out with Squizzy Taylor in 1927 in which both died. Until now, it’s been widely believed they shot each other. But historian Roy Maloy has pieced together the evidence from the night, and concludes a third man killed them both. Learn more about Roy Maloy’s book: Squizzy - The Forensics, The Man, The Vendetta: https://www.lulu.com/shop/roy-maloy/squizzy-the-biography/paperback/product-qw5p95.html?q=&page=1&pageSize=4See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.