Forgotten Australia

Created by Michael Adams, author of The Murder Squad and Hanging Ned Kelly, Forgotten Australia delves deep into bloody crimes, dark histories, unsolved mysteries, eccentric personalities and bizarre happenings that are almost always stranger than fiction. Each episode brings to life people and events that were once known to everyone but are now barely remembered by anyone. Based on intensive original research, Forgotten Australia is crafted with a novelist’s eye for character and detail to create gripping narratives that sound so fresh it's like they're ripped from today's headlines. This is the history you wish you’d been taught in school.

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Recent Reviews

Flyguy459

Koningdam speaker

Michael tells his stories from his research and is very good!
History fan1

Best history podcast

I’m not from Australia nor have I been there, but this podcast is so well researched and written it has made me want to visit so I can experience locations mentioned. Michael Adams helps you understand the evolution on a nation (and in some ways other nations as well because of parallel historical changes in other countries of course) in a way that keeps you on the edge of your seat, The series on the Treasury gardens murder was heartbreaking and haunting. Thanks from a native New Yorker!
J16340

Good Old Fashioned Storytelling

The narrator goes to great lengths to get facts and details that make you truly feel in the moment, like you know the victims or perpetrators. Love this podcast!
GFK16

Can’t get enough

Not Australian but that does not make these stories any less riveting! I love the author/narrators tone and it is just a joy to hear him tell these peoples stories. Never stop making this!
Blossom Teal-Olsen

Arizona Ryan

I read your story on Arizona Ryan. I am his granddaughter (I was adopted by his daughter late in her life, Martha Elizabeth Ryan) the picture in the article au.news is wrong. It is Albert with a Ethel Maude Ryan (Geelan). It would be nice of you to correct the article, thank you.
TizzieNewton

Forgotten Australian

Fantastic series, great reader/creator.
Mrs. Gummybear

What wonderful storytelling

Obviously well researched … great storytelling cadence … interesting blend of historical tales with a bit of true crime blended … a big ole well done from Maine, USA!!!
bucketheadsdad

So insightful

I'm a Yank who became a huge footy fan in recent years, and have delved into learning what I can about the history and "other" Australia. Michael Adams is a terrific host, who provides great insight, while weaving his research into great stories. A joy to listen to as an American, and I'd imagine that if you're Australian, you're going to love it. Highly recommended.
Osprey1957

Such interesting stories

I love this storyteller. I was so happy to hear the Anzac story which, as an American, I had never heard, even though i was born in 1949. I also salute this podcast for recognizing the historic presence of native Australians when closing each cast. Good storytelling, good truthtelling.
NappyDresser

Historical True Crime ❤️

Love this podcast. Worth a binge!😷 Thank you so much!
ManlyCJ

Where is part 3? Did I miss it?

Hi, as a former Oz resident, I’m enjoying these yarns. I am waiting on pins and needles waiting for part 3 of the (can’t remember his multiple names, paradoxically) race to capture the serial killer escaping to San Francisco. Please post it soon. Thanks!
Stewart Cho

My favorite podcast

This podcast has quickly become my favorite. The different time periods in Australia’s history are really fun to listen to. I listen to these episodes all the time and can’t wait for more.
🕵🏼‍♂️history detective

Very well done.

Very well done podcast, Michael Adams is a great story teller and digs up a lot of stuff you’d never here about otherwise.
duly_noted

An exceptional peek into history

Michael Adams does a brilliant job balancing between relevant historical details and human interest such that the stories feel fresh despite some being over a hundred years old. Look forward to seeing this pod in my queue every week. Always something new and fascinating!
Bristle cone

Lovely bit of history

Really entertaining historical stories beautifully told.
Scarcelynormal

Flawless

My new obsession!
keewee42

Great show!

Well narrated and researched. Interesting and far from the cheesy crime shows they cough up in the States.
Enter name please

Great podcast

This podcast is great, so glad I stumbled upon it. I enjoy hearing about lost or forgotten history of Australia. Keep them coming!
rander427

Such a great show

Not usually my thing but very well done! Can't wait to hear more! Highly reccomend to others.
weiln1280

Amazing, truly exceptional

This is the first podcast I’ve been able to listen to. The reader is fantastic, the history is enlightening, and the stories are very well put together. I’ve learned quite a bit with enough data points to dig in outside of the podcast for even further research. The only downside, is that this doesn’t help my desire to visit Australia, I want to go even more now! I look forward to each podcast as they come out, eager to hear a new story.
KissAFatBabiesAss

Good wit htec problems

Interesting
Emm1557

Top quality podcast

Cannot recommend enough. It’s fantastically researched and produced, the host is super engaging - all in all a top quality podcast.