Chris Wallace-Crabbe joins Ramona Koval to discuss the poems of Judith Wright.
George Megalogenis discusses his incisive book on Australia's place in the global economy. With Annabel Crabb.
Publisher and master researcher Hilary McPhee discusses film-maker Tim Burstall's diaries with Wendy Tuohy.
In the series debut, Ramona Koval and Michael Williams explore the generous historical voice of Watkin Tench.
Opium dens, illegal brothels and men with names as colourful as their pasts: we uncover Melbourne's criminal record.
Stuart Macintyre, Tim Soutphommasane, Marcia Langton and Clare Wright discuss essential works of Australian history.
Elliot Perlman talks about his new novel The Street Sweeper, writing 20th century histories and his return to Melbourne.
Jane Gleeson-White traces double entry bookkeeping from monastic origins to its place at the heart of capitalism.
Bill Gammage discusses the insightful, holistic way in which Aboriginal Australians managed their land.
Tony Moore, Robyn Annear and Des Cowley remember 'urban bohemian' journalist, poet and novelist Marcus Clarke.
Eight of Melbourne's finest writers and performers read their favourite speeches - from Redfern to Notting Hill via F...
Desbois reveals the methods and motivations behind his archival interviews with former Soviet Holocaust witnesses.
How can we reconcile atrocities that have happened in our midst, and where do memory, truth and justice fit?
Professor Timothy - aka TJ - Clark speaks to Antoni Jach about the mute image and why art is the "enemy of truth".
Author James Boyce reveals the forgotten founders of Melbourne, and ponders their impact on the present-day metropolis.
Sarah Maddison explores Australia's guilt over its brutal past and the transformative opportunity it offers.
Biographer Mark McKenna and Michael Cathcart discuss the work and life of the late historian Manning Clark.
Our panel of five discuss the Aussie fair go - what it means and to whom. Is it still true, relevant or indeed fair?
David Tacey explores the reemergence of holistic therapies, and the barriers to their widespread acceptance.
Nam Le, Mary Delahunty, Joy Damousi and Sue Pascoe reflect on various forms of memory in this discussion led by Micha...
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