What Was Life Like For Victorian Convicts Exiled To Australia? | Time Travels | Absolute History

This episode explores the extraordinary lengths people will go to in search of freedom, as Tony meets some of history s greatest escape artists. In 1800s Australia, destiny hinges on the flip of a coin as an influential pioneer risks his life in a duel. Next Tony reveals the bizarre disguise a convict adopted during his dash for freedom from Tasmania s notorious Port Arthur penal settlement. In the 20th century, Tony follows a harrowing chase across Victoria involving a famous racehorse and a gang with murder on its mind. From a daring World War II jailbreak to a well-timed political escape from a nuclear crisis, this is a rollicking time-travel ride. 📺 It s like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world s best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code AbsoluteHistory https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH Any queries, please contact us at: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com #AbsoluteHistory 00:00 Intro 02:00 Australia s Alcatraz 08:36 Nuclear Escape 13:33 MacArthur s Duel 17:00 Most Wanted Horse In Australia 21:08 Great Prison Escape