
6 episodes

Stuff The British Stole ABC Podcasts
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- History
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4.9 • 19 Ratings
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Throughout its reign, the British Empire stole a lot of stuff. Today those objects are housed in genteel institutions across the UK and the world. They usually come with polite plaques. This is a series about the not-so-polite history behind those objects.
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Shots Fired
The Gweagal shield is just one of the things James Cook and his shipmates took from the local people when they landed in Botany Bay. Why has it become the most contentious?
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The Headhunters
The arrival of Europeans in NZ kicked off a trade in Mokomokai — tattooed heads but these colonial souvenirs have their own complex history.
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Best.Named.Dog.Ever
Don’t let their fluffy hair and judging eyes fool you, Pekingese dogs are hiding a secret. Their history encompasses torture, hubris, war, and some very long sleeves. Most importantly these dogs — well, one in particular — may hold the key to understanding the sometimes vexed relationship China has with the West.
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A Tiger and a Scream
How a toy tiger became the symbol of a struggle between India and its former British colonisers
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INTRODUCING —Stuff The British Stole
Throughout its reign, the British Empire stole a lot of stuff. Today those objects are housed in genteel institutions across the UK and the world. They usually come with polite plaques. This is a series about the not-so-polite history behind those objects.
Customer Reviews
This is THE best new podcast out there
This is some of Marc Fennel’s finest work. Using his trademark sense of humour and approachable reporting, ‘Stuff the British Stole’ is captivating, informative, fun (in parts) and at times completely terrifying. Keep up the good work, love it! (Victoria, B.C.)