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1 FEB

The art heist that made the Mona Lisa famous

It’s arguably the most famous painting in the world. But back in 1911, the Mona Lisa wasn’t an international icon. So what made the painting so famous it would attract millions of visitors to The Louvre every year? This is the unbelievable true story of an art heist - one of the 20th century's most audacious art thefts that would turn a masterpiece into a legend. Art historian Mary McGillivray tells Marc Fennell (Stuff The British Stole) about one of art history’s most sensational crimes and its patriotic perpetrator. Get in touch: Got a story for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at noonesawitcoming@abc.net.au This episode was first published in April 2025.

1 Feb

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26 min
25/09/2023

Firebomb 07 | Close to Home

Crispian and Alex find troubling signs among current-day extremist groups. Meanwhile, in this episode of Unravel True Crime the restaurant kids discuss how they processed what happened to their families.

25/09/2023

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48 min
26/05/2025

Absinthe isn’t Dangerous. It was Framed for Murder

Have you ever tried absinthe - that fluorescent green spirit that people used to set on fire in the 90’s? It’s had a pretty bad reputation over the years. In fact, it was illegal in a lot of countries for almost a century! But back in France during the period known as the Belle Époque, it was the drink associated with great artists and writers like Oscar Wilde, Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh and Edgar Degas. Happy Hour was even known as ‘the Green Hour’. So what happened? Well according to food and beverage writer Evan Rail, everything changed because of a murder. A murder that absinthe was blamed for… Join podcast host Marc Fennell (Stuff the British Stole, Mastermind) as he unearths the odd facts surrounding this intriguing true crime mystery. Get in touch: Got a story for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at noonesawitcoming@abc.net.au

26/05/2025

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25 min
07/11/2025

PRESENTS — The Eleventh

If you're an Unravel and true crime buff, here's another podcast you'll love — The Eleventh. It's about what really happened during the biggest scandal in Australia's political history — the dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the dismissal and its effects are still being felt today. The Eleventh has all the elements of a great true crime podcast — chaos, ridiculous characters and even a love story. The first episode starts in 1972. Australia has an appetite for change, and Gough Whitlam exploits the mood of the nation to become Prime Minister, but not everyone appreciates the headlong rush into a more modern Australia. Pretty soon, the new government is making some powerful enemies. To hear the entire series, search 'The Eleventh podcast' on the ABC listen app and wherever you get your podcasts. * WARNING: This episode contains some strong language. To binge more great episodes of Unravel, the ABC's award winning investigative true crime podcast documentary series, search 'Unravel podcast' on the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find previous series covering various crimes and crime-related topics including solved and unsolved murder cases, forensic analysis, gangland crimes, love scammers, con-artists, drugs, terrorism, neo-nazis, and miscarriages of justice — all investigated by some of Australia's best reporters and people who know the story best.

07/11/2025

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37 min
18/09/2023

Firebomb 06 | Track Jack

Crispian and Alex hit the road to track down the gang's leader, Jack Van Tongeren. It turns out that Jack's past contains some big surprises. Meanwhile, in this episode of Unravel True Crime a former member of the gang reveals its secrets.

18/09/2023

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49 min
12/05/2025

America’s Secret Pact with the Mafia

After the attack on Pearl Harbour in December 1941, the United States was on edge. So when it seemed like spies for the Nazis and Mussolini were operating along the harbour in New York, the government decided that something had to be done. So they turned to an unlikely wartime ally: the Italian Mafia. As Podcast host Marc Fennell (Stuff the British Stole, Mastermind) discovers, the clandestine coalition did help change the outcome of World War 2, but labour and crime historian Matt Black questions who really wins when the US government forms secret deals with mobsters and murderers. Get in touch: Got a story for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at noonesawitcoming@abc.net.au

12/05/2025

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25 min
19/05/2025

The Hidden Origins of Chemotherapy

These days chemotherapy or ‘chemo’ is a common treatment for cancer. But did you know that part of the reason it exists today is because of a terrible accident that happened in Italy during World War 2? The Bari bombing was known as the ‘Little Pearl Harbour’ and it saw hundreds of American and British soldiers killed by mustard gas that was being secretly transported to Europe inside an American ship. Despite Winston Churchill’s attempts to cover up what happened, one doctor was determined to find the truth. Journalist Jennet Conant dives deep into the historical records, including records on her own family, and tells host Marc Fennell (Stuff the British Stole, Mastermind) how one doctor’s shocking discovery contributed to the development of one of the world’s leading cancer drugs. Get in touch: Got a story for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at noonesawitcoming@abc.net.au

19/05/2025

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25 min
05/05/2025

The Blunder that Broke the Berlin Wall

The fall of the Berlin Wall on the 9th of November, 1989, is one of the most famous events of modern history. Not only did it lead to the reunification of East and West Germany, it contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union, the end of the Cold War, and the formation of the global political and economic landscape that we know today. But did you know that this momentous event started with a small slip up during a routine press conference? Dr Katrin Schreiter is a Senior Lecturer in German and History at Kings College London and she has a deeply personal connection to this story. She tells podcast host Marc Fennell (Stuff the British Stole, Mastermind) that while powerful men have been credited with the fall of the Berlin Wall, the true heroes were everyday men and women. Get in touch: Got a story for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at noonesawitcoming@abc.net.au

05/05/2025

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02/12/2025

01 Huntsman | Lisa and Greg Lynn

'There's more you need to know. Call me.' When commercial pilot Greg Lynn is cornered by police over the disappearance of campers in Victoria's High Country, ABC journalists start receiving messages. Rachael Brown starts investigating his past, and his marriage to his first wife, Lisa Lynn. To binge more great episodes of Unravel, the ABC's award winning investigative true crime podcast documentary series, search 'Unravel podcast' on the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find previous series covering various crimes and crime-related topics including solved and unsolved murder cases, forensic analysis, gangland crimes, love scammers, con-artists, drugs, terrorism, neo-nazis, and miscarriages of justice — all investigated by some of Australia's best reporters and people who know the story best.

02/12/2025

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38 min
02/12/2025

02 Huntsman | The pig

More strange signs of a cruel streak emerge after Greg Lynn and Lisa Lynn settle in a bluestone cottage in the sought-after postcode of Mount Macedon, Victoria. Lisa's friends are horrified by what happens to a pet pig. Greg decides he needs to punish Lisa for drinking too much. If you or anyone you know needs help, please call Lifeline, on 13 11 14. Or contact Australia's national domestic family and sexual violence counselling service 1800 Respect, on 1800 737 732. To binge more great episodes of Unravel, the ABC's award winning investigative true crime podcast documentary series, search 'Unravel podcast' on the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find previous series covering various crimes and crime-related topics including solved and unsolved murder cases, forensic analysis, gangland crimes, love scammers, con-artists, drugs, terrorism, neo-nazis, and miscarriages of justice — all investigated by some of Australia's best reporters and people who know the story best.

02/12/2025

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29 min

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