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Tickets for the 2025 Book Tour are now available!
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Join me in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Maroochydore as I go through some of the stories from History's Strangest Deaths, and share juicy behind-the-scenes details about how the book was made. Don't delay - these tickets are limited and will likely run out pretty swiftly.
- Sydney - 6:00pm 7th August at the Chauvel Cinema, tickets $20: https://www.dymocks.com.au/events/details/index/id/NTAyMA~~
- Melbourne SOLD OUT - 6:00pm 8th August at Readings Emporium: https://www.readings.com.au/events/riley-knight-in-conversation
- Brisbane SOLD OUT - 6:00pm 14th August at the Brisbane Square Library: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/meet-riley-knight-brisbane-square-library-tickets-1451216099419
- Maroochydore SOLD OUT - 6:00pm 15th August at Harry Hartog: https://events.humanitix.com/q-and-a-and-signing-with-riley-knight
I'll stick around after each show for a Q&A and signings. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
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40048. Inventions Episode 48: The Pill
27:28||Ep. 40048The pill brought about a huge shift in the history of human civilisation, revolutionising the role of women in society, culture, politics, and economics.
20138. QAH Episode 138: The Mad Trapper of Rat River
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40047. Inventions Episode 47: Velcro
24:02||Ep. 40047Velcro - or, officially, the hook-and-loop fastener - is a useful little invention that we all still use today, and one that was popularised after helping us get to the Moon.
20137. QAH Episode 137: W.G. Grace, the Great Cricketer
32:11||Ep. 20137Quarter-Arsed History presents: the story of W.G. Grace, one of the most famous cricketers from the 19th century, famous for his immense skill which helped to revolutionise the game.