Episodes
The Slave Who Became A King, Zumbi Dos Palmares
Zumbi was a descendant of Angolan royalty who was enslaved and sent to Brazil. He led a guerrilla war against the Portuguese, and built a city deep within the Amazon rainforest for runaway slaves. Under his brilliant leadership, he turned a timid group of slaves into a genuine threat against the…
Australian Outlaw Ned Kelly and His Gang
We hear the story of one of Australia's most infamous outlaws - Ned Kelly. We learn about his early life, and how he became involved in crime. We hear about the rise of the Kelly Gang, and their notorious crimes. We also hear about the final showdown between the Kelly Gang and the police at Gle…
Black Caesar, Australia's First Bushranger
A stranger in a strange land, John "Black" Caesar was a convict sentenced to 7 years of hard labour in the brand new British colony of Australia in the late 1700s. Despite his obscurity, he was one of the first 'settlers' of Australia; and even came into conflict with legendary Aboriginal resist…
Scanderbeg: The Albanian Hero Who Defied the Ottoman Empire
We tell the story of George Kastrioti, better known as Scanderbeg. Scanderbeg was a 15th century Albanian nobleman who played a pivotal role in resistance against the Ottoman Empire. He was a skilled military leader, but he also had the support of the people behind him. Using his military p…