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361 - The Hollywood Bandit
This week we look at Scott Scurlock AKA the 'Hollywood Bandit', a bank robber named after his use of elaborate disguises. Prosthetics, fake chins, mo…
3 years, 6 months ago
Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts - Shearing the Rams
An English-Born painter helped birth Australian Impressionism and along the way created perhaps the most iconic work of that movement. This is the st…
3 years, 6 months ago
360 - Alan Turing & The Enigma
Episode 360
You may have heard the name, or seen the movie, but this week we learn a bit more about Alan Turing, and cracking the Enigma code.
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3 years, 6 months ago
359 - What Happened To The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
We've all heard of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, but how many can you name? And what if I told you only one of them is still standing... So…
3 years, 6 months ago
Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts - Vault
There are many abstract pieces of steel public art but there are few that have physically gone on a sightseeing tour of their own city. Ron Robertson…
3 years, 6 months ago
358 - The 1908 New York City to Paris Motor Race
After the success of the 1907 Peking to Paris Race (discussed in episode 348) an even more outrageous car race was organised, this is the wild story …
3 years, 6 months ago
357 - Princess Diana; The People's Princess
Episode 357
This week we are joined by the very funny Dee Fidge, who gives us a comprehensive (read; long) look into the life of the People's Princess, Diana. Or…
3 years, 7 months ago
Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts - The Keith Haring Mural
One day back in 1984, American artist Keith Haring went to work painting a mural at a Melbourne school. And decades later, the mural still stands tod…
3 years, 7 months ago
356 - The Sinking of the MTS Oceanos
Episode 356
This week Matt and Jess are joined by comedian and friend, Kirsty Webeck, to hear the story about how an unlikely group sprung into action when the c…
3 years, 7 months ago
Do Go On Presents: Arty Facts - Young and Jackson's 'Chloe'
Based on a poem, this critically acclaimed and award winning painting has caused controversy and uproar, has gotten soldiers out of strife and is int…
3 years, 7 months ago