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Meet the Revolutionaries and Ratbags who shaped the world as we know it.
Join Dr Liam Byrne and Francis Leach as they travel back through time in Absolutely Revolting!
They’ll explore the moments in history that set the course for where we are today, from the social change movements that made the world a better place, to the times that ended in disaster. It’s a history lesson like no other, as they consider how change happens, and what we can do to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.
Absolutely Revolting is produced with support from the Melbourne Public Humanities Initiative, on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Eastern Kulin Nation.
The producers would like to pay their respects to the traditional owners, to their Elders past and present, to acknowledge their history and connection to country, which goes back tens of thousands of years.
Creators and Hosts: Liam Byrne and Francis Leach
Producer: Seth Robinson
Recording: Gavin Nebauer, Horwood Recording Studio, University of Melbourne
Editing and Sound Design: Nick King and Courtney Carthy, Nearly Media
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Recent Episodes
S1E9 Bonus Episode: Discover the Melbourne Public Humanities Initiative
Liam sits down with Melbourne Public Humanities Initative (MPHI) producer Seth Robinson to talk about research translation, storytelling, and the value of public humanities. About Seth Robinson…
S1E8 Is the USA a superpower in decline? Trump, Trumpism, and lessons from history
The United States has dominated the world state as a political, cultural, and military hegemon for the last century. But now, with the rise of Trump, and a time of change and conflict in the US, it's…
S1E7 Making a multicultural Australia: the history of migrant advocacy and activism
Australian society has been shaped by a multicultural community. But now, in a time of growing isolationist policy and conflict on the world stage, it's time to look at the history of migration and…
S1E6 Revolutions in language and culture - is Shakespeare still relevant today?
The works of Shakespeare are everywhere. They're entrenched in our cultural history, our theatres, and of course, the school curriculum. But 400 years on, are these stories still relevant to…
S1E5 Is a 4-day week really possible? The history of shorter hours campaigns
Who wouldn't love a long weekend, every week? But as the 4-day work week movement picks up momentum around the world, it's time to crack open the history books and look at the history of labour…
S1E4 Who were the Luddites and why do they matter today? AI, automation, and the history of protest against modern technology
Who were the Luddites? And why should we care about them today? In the age of AI and technological innovation on steroids, the history of technological protest is more relevant than ever. Join…
S1E3 More than 50 years since the Equal Pay decision in Australia – why do Australian women still not have pay equality?
In 1974 the Equal Pay decision set the wheels in motion, but more than 50 years later, we're still a long way from gender pay parity. This week on Absolutely Revolting, Liam and Francis are joined…
S1E2 Revolutionary Transformations: The Russian Revolution
In episode two of Absolutely Revolting, we're crossing the continent to learn about the Russian Revolution with Dr Natasha Wilson. We'll go inside the bloody end of an empire, as the Bolsheviks…
S1E1 Revolutionary Transformations: The French Revolution
Professor Peter McPhee joins Liam and Francis to share all the grisly details of the French Revolution. We'll consider exactly what that idea of 'revolution' means, whether it's political, social, or…
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