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Unravelling phrenology: a dive into a controversial past and its modern implications
Look History in the Eye, Melbourne
02/06/24 • 39 min
Prepare to journey back in time to the captivating, yet controversial world of phrenology, with our guest Dr. Alexandra Roginski. This episode takes you from the hustle and bustle of public readings and fortune-tellers in Melbourne's Eastern Arcade to the somber tale of the Gunn-Alley Murder. We shed light on the rise and fall of phrenology, and delve into the intriguing parallels between phrenology and modern facial analysis technology and artificial intelligence.
With Australian technology researchers Chris O'Neil and Edward Santow we explore some of the ethical concerns surrounding this technology, including its potential for discrimination and false assumptions.
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Podcast Presenter Kate Follington, Dr Alexandra Roginski, Christopher O'Neil, Professor Edward Santow.
This podcast is produced by Public Record Office Victoria the archive of the state government of Victoria. To view the podcast homepage and all episodes, and to view records related to this episode go to https://prov.vic.gov.au/look-history-eye-podcast
Travelling to Tomorrow: Australian women of 1920s America
Look History in the Eye, Melbourne
12/10/24 • 49 min
Join us as we journey into the profound stories of Australian women who ventured to the United States during the 1920s and 1930s, leaving their mark on the art world, sport, politics, and society. With historian Dr. Yves Rees as our guide, we uncover research into pioneering artist Mary Cecil Allen, Judge May Lahey, surfer and teacher Isabel Letham and social economist Persia Campbell, whose remarkable achievements built bridges across the Pacific before the second world war tied the knot. A lecture by Dr Rees following the publication of their book Travelling To Tomorrow.
This podcast is produced by Public Record Office Victoria the archive of the state government of Victoria. To view the podcast homepage and all episodes, and to view records related to this episode go to https://prov.vic.gov.au/look-history-eye-podcast
Activism on the goldfields: Victorian Chinese petitions
Look History in the Eye, Melbourne
06/13/23 • 22 min
The Australian gold rush years saw a boom in immigration and prosperity, but it wasn’t always a harmonious time. Racist attitudes towards Chinese people in Victoria led to discriminatory legislation. Standing up against this oppression, thousands of Chinese people presented petitions to government. These petitions are some of Victoria’s earliest examples of activism and they provide a rare opportunity to capture Chinese perspectives and their experiences in the young colony. This is a recording of a guest lecture by Anna Kyi for History Month 2022.
This podcast is produced by Public Record Office Victoria the archive of the state government of Victoria. To view the podcast homepage and all episodes, and to view records related to this episode go to https://prov.vic.gov.au/look-history-eye-podcast
Deadtown to musictown
Look History in the Eye, Melbourne
04/12/22 • 23 min
Melbourne is considered the music and food capital of Australia, but it all happened in two decades. This episode Deadtown to Musictown for Look History in the Eye, explains the backstory behind how food and music culture became the lifeblood of the City. Some claim it’s all thanks to a person called John. The story begins with the discovery of a protest poster held at Public Record Office Victoria criticising the person brave enough to make drinking alcohol after 6 ... normal. Interviews with food writer Michael Harden, restaurateur Tiberio Donnini, and economist John Nieuwenhuysen
Presented by Kate Follington and Public Record Office Victoria
View the original archival record on the episode page
This podcast is produced by Public Record Office Victoria the archive of the state government of Victoria. To view the podcast homepage and all episodes, and to view records related to this episode go to https://prov.vic.gov.au/look-history-eye-podcast
The Sandy Point skeleton: Solving a decades-old enigma
Look History in the Eye, Melbourne
01/07/25 • 42 min
Unravel the enigma of the 'Sandy Point Man'. Discover how advanced forensic techniques combined with historical detective work put a name to a skeleton discovered off the coast of Victoria in 2017. With Victorian forensic experts Dr. Dadna Hartman and Dr. Runa Daniel leading the charge, hear how they applied complex methods like bomb pulse dating and forensic genetic genealogy to give the body a name and reveal what happened the day he disappeared.
This podcast is produced by Public Record Office Victoria the archive of the state government of Victoria. To view the podcast homepage and all episodes, and to view records related to this episode go to https://prov.vic.gov.au/look-history-eye-podcast
They called her Madame B
Look History in the Eye, Melbourne
04/05/22 • 26 min
Little was known of famous 19th Century Melbourne businesswoman Madame Brussels, until Barbara Minchinton discovered an old photo album in 2018 still in the hands of an ancestor Dennis James. It finally put a face to the rumours which had dominated her legacy in Melbourne for over a century. Presented by Kate Follington and Public Record Office Victoria this is an interview with archival historian and writer Barbara Minchinton. They called her Madame B is the third episode of the podcast from Public Record Office Victoria, Look History in the Eye.
View the original archival record on the episode page.
This podcast is produced by Public Record Office Victoria the archive of the state government of Victoria. To view the podcast homepage and all episodes, and to view records related to this episode go to https://prov.vic.gov.au/look-history-eye-podcast
The Kamarooka panther
Look History in the Eye, Melbourne
01/24/23 • 17 min
This episode is about the 1907 sighting of a creature known as the 'Kamarooka Panther'. The big cat was first spotted by sisters Alheith and Trine Christensen and made headlines from Bendigo to Melbourne, and right across the State. Interview with Desiree Pettit-Keating from the Bendigo Regional Archives Centre. We're venturing out of Melbourne for The Kamarooka panther, episode 8 of the podcast series Look History in the Eye.
In this episode, Bendigo Regional Archives Centre's Desiree Pettit-Keating delves into Public Record Office Victoria and Bendigo Regional Archives records to tell the story of the Christensen family, their life just outside of Bendigo, and their strange encounter with this mysterious creature.
Presented by Tara Oldfield and Public Record Office Victoria.
Visit the episode page here: https://prov.vic.gov.au/podcast-episode-8-kamarooka-panther
This podcast is produced by Public Record Office Victoria the archive of the state government of Victoria. To view the podcast homepage and all episodes, and to view records related to this episode go to https://prov.vic.gov.au/look-history-eye-podcast
Charles Troedel Archive
Look History in the Eye, Melbourne
06/28/22 • 36 min
Charles Troedel Archive explores nineteenth century Melbourne through the lens of advertising, and the artwork of Charles Troedel. Troedel helped shape a visual cultural identity which continues today. This talk was originally given for Melbourne Design Week 2022. Talk by Amanda Scardamaglia, Associate Professor and Department Chair of the Swinburne Law School and author of Printed on Stone: The Lithographs of Charles Troedel.
Presented by Public Record Office Victoria.
This podcast is produced by Public Record Office Victoria the archive of the state government of Victoria. To view the podcast homepage and all episodes, and to view records related to this episode go to https://prov.vic.gov.au/look-history-eye-podcast
Monuments for the masses
Look History in the Eye, Melbourne
03/29/22 • 25 min
Monuments for the masses, episode 2 of the podcast series Look history in the eye explores the reasons why Melbourne was desperate for a landmark in the 1970s and where it all went wrong. Melbourne loves to look back and laugh at the kitschy ideas that were submitted in the Landmark Competition. But the archives tell a different story, one where world-famous architects and artists were let down by a process too idealistic to ever succeed. Interviews with architectural historians Derham Groves and Seamus O'Hanlon.
Presented by Natasha Cantwell and Public Record Office Victoria.
This podcast is produced by Public Record Office Victoria the archive of the state government of Victoria. To view the podcast homepage and all episodes, and to view records related to this episode go to https://prov.vic.gov.au/look-history-eye-podcast
Queer stories from the archives
Look History in the Eye, Melbourne
05/16/23 • 25 min
Queer stories from the archives discusses important records preserved in PROV’s collection. From love letters and police framing, to records of urban beats, Angela Bailey, Vice-President of the Australian Queer Archives shares the stories of queer lives from the earliest days of colonial Melbourne. This talk was originally given at the Victorian Archives Centre for International Archives Day 2022.
Presented by Public Record Office Victoria.
This podcast is produced by Public Record Office Victoria the archive of the state government of Victoria. To view the podcast homepage and all episodes, and to view records related to this episode go to https://prov.vic.gov.au/look-history-eye-podcast
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How many episodes does Look History in the Eye, Melbourne have?
Look History in the Eye, Melbourne currently has 16 episodes available.
What topics does Look History in the Eye, Melbourne cover?
The podcast is about History, Design, Podcasts, Melbourne, Crime and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Look History in the Eye, Melbourne?
The episode title 'Unearthed: The audacious story of Fanny Finch, pioneer and rule-breaker' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Look History in the Eye, Melbourne?
The average episode length on Look History in the Eye, Melbourne is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of Look History in the Eye, Melbourne released?
Episodes of Look History in the Eye, Melbourne are typically released every 28 days.
When was the first episode of Look History in the Eye, Melbourne?
The first episode of Look History in the Eye, Melbourne was released on Mar 29, 2022.
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