
6 episodes

Stuff The British Stole ABC Podcasts
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- History
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4.9 • 39 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
Brilliant and beautiful
My family being mainly Irish, I was ready to be angry about colonialism. And yes, this podcast addresses colonialism from several vantage points, yet Mark manages to do so with a very nice blend of good humor, honesty and wisdom. I know many people will love this podcast as much as I do. The stories are tightly edited, inhabited by thoughtful people, varied and wonderful.
Fascinating history lessons
Eager for another season to drop so I can hear more about these artifacts and their histories. The host is engaging and the episodes are well written. Highly recommend.
Forever learning
Fantastic way to learn about stories that have been whitewashed out of western history lessons