Thrilled to have received this commendation at the History Council of NSW Awards! Congratulations is also due to the amazing Ros Bluett, John Jacobs and Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) for their work on this. www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

The judges also awarded a Commendation for the Jill Roe Regional History Award to Dr Meg Foster, for her engaging podcast, 'Sam Poo: a Chinese Bushranger?' Congratulations Dr Meg Foster! #HCNSWAwards #HistoryAwards #HistoryWeek2025

Next Tuesday PHA NSW&ACT will be hosting History on the Radio. Three speakers will share their experiences, tips and tricks on writing audio history. Register: www.phansw.org.au/upcoming-eve... @mfoster-history.bsky.social @kathyprokhovnik.bsky.social #history

OTD 1779, Captain Cook was killed by Hawaiians as he attempted to kidnap their King. ✊🗃 A throwback to Meg Foster's @mfoster-history.bsky.social piece reflecting on the adhoc counter-narratives by Indigenous visitors to the Oceania exhibition in 2019: http://www.historywo...

As part of my ABC media residency, I got to work with the wonderful History Listen (now 'Rewind') team on an episode about Sam Poo. Interviewing, writing and narrating a podcast was hard work but a super rewarding experience. I hope you enjoy the final product! www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...