Listen "#1 - The Origins of Convict Transportation"
Episode Synopsis
Why did Britain start sending convicts to the other side of the world?In this debut episode, a curious son asks his dad the big question: how did convict transportation to Australia begin? Together, they explore the social chaos of 18th-century Britain, the overcrowded prisons, and the surprising reasons that led to the First Fleet setting sail. A fun, engaging dive into the gritty beginnings of Australia’s colonial history.
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