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The Australian Ancestry Podcast helps you make the most of your uniquely Australian family history research by providing insights into how to perform your research in Australia, overview of historical trends in Australian migration & settlement and interviews with leading Australian researchers.
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Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Welcome to episode three of the Australian Ancestry Podcast. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating history of the 160,000 convicts transported to Australia from Great Britain and Northern Ireland. We'll explore why this chapter in history is so crucial for understanding the genealogical roots of many Australians today.
Learn about the diverse backgrounds of these convicts, the petty crimes that led to their transportation, and how political prisoners added to this unique heritage. Discover how societal views transformed over time, evolving from seeing convict heritage as a 'stain' to a celebrated part of Australian history.
As we navigate through the themes of displacement during the Industrial Revolution, the harsh living conditions, and the role convicts played in forming Australia's early government and society, we uncover the compelling narratives behind their journeys. Join us as we explore how these historical events have etched themselves into the modern Australian identity.
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
This episodes goes into how to start your family tree research and why you should get a DNA test!
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
This episodes introduces you to the 'why' of the Australian Ancestry Podcast. Listen in and tell me what you think!