Episodes
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Why are tourists so obsessed with Ancient Greece and Rome?
Might some of the more obscure archaeological sites, for example from medieval times, be missing out on the attention they deserve - both in terms of the eyes of tourists, as well as the cold hard cash so vital to ensuring their upkeep?
Read more:
The Long Shadow of Rome by Dr Daniel Reynolds (The Architectural Review, April 2024)
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Join Tim Entwisle on a late autumn stroll through the System Garden at the University of Melbourne.
The System Garden is used by teachers and students to learn about subclasses and families of plants.
Created in 1856, it is one of the oldest gardens of its kind in Australia.
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The idea of designing with empathy is a popular one. But empathy has its limits.
LA-based designer Nu Goteh explores how we can move beyond creating objects to foster conditions for radical change, reshaping the very idea of design as a chance for others to thrive.
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Lennox Hastie, the acclaimed chef celebrated for his mastery of wood-fired cooking, has a distinct preference when it comes to envisioning his last meal on earth.
Known for his Sydney restaurant Firedoor, Hastie would choose a simple yet exquisite dish: a perfectly grilled whole fish, sourced from pristine waters, and complemented with a side of fresh, seasonal vegetables, all cooked over an open flame to enhance their natural flavours.
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Shalamar Lane is a Los Angeles-based pitmaster renowned for her innovative approach to American barbecue.
She comes from a long line of pitmasters in Alabama and Texas.
As the creative force behind the popular restaurant My Father's Barbecue, Lane has earned accolades for her unique recipes that blend Southern techniques with a West Coast flair.
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No exploration of fire would be complete without understanding the tools we've used to contain it.
Design writer Colin Bisset guides this captivating journey through the evolution of modern cooking technology, from Francois de Cuvillies's 1735 Castrol oven, to the contemporary convenience of the air fryer.
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Niklas Ekstedt is a celebrated Swedish chef known for his pioneering approach to cooking over open fire.
He gained international acclaim through his Stockholm-based restaurant, Ekstedt, where he showcases his expertise in reviving ancient culinary techniques to create exquisite dishes - all without the use of gas or electricity.
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Come on a special tour of this flour dusted bakery that’s taken Sydney and Melbourne by storm. Owner Mike Russell shares his ingredients for success in the food business, as well as some of the secrets behind baking seriously good bread.
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The built environment has had a major impact on student protests on university campuses stretching back to the 1960s.
How did protest activity differ between sandstone universities and their younger counterparts - and how did universities respond architecturally in order to curb dissent?
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Matt Preston’s personal story abounds in twists and turns, from the joys of travelling the world, finding love, and landing his career-defining role on MasterChef, to unspeakable family tragedies.
It’s all told with the signature charm and wit we all know so well in his new memoir Big Mouth.
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What’s your relationship like with your local sausage maker?
Embark on this joyful exploration of charcuterie through Elizabeth David's seminal work French Provincial Cooking.
We’ll learn about French techniques and recipes that bring to life the art of charcuterie, celebrating its rich flavours and cultural significance.
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We’ve heard of permaculture, but what is it exactly?
The author of The Milkwood Permaculture Handbook, Kirsten Bradley, offers an inspiring discourse on how practical permaculture principles may be a lifeline not just for our environment, but for our sense of hope and community.
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She spent an enchanted childhood exploring her great-grandfather’s land around Whistlepipe Gully, in southern Western Australia.
Now starting a family of her own Jess Panegyres, Head of Climate & Energy at Greenpeace, is concerned by the alarming decline of ancient forests in the region.
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Dive into the world of Clement Meadmore, a visionary in modernist design, through the collection of artists Peter Atkins and Dana Harris.
While best known for his sculptural works, this Australian icon’s furniture pieces encapsulate the minimalist aesthetics and functional elegance that influenced an era.
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Writer Bruce Pascoe shares the many stories that bind him closely to his boat and the river.
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Why is vanilla a byword for boring? How did peppercorns end up next to salt on every western table? Did you know the Vikings were rather partial to cinnamon buns? Food writer Eleanor Ford explores the rich history of spices.
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The Australian housing crisis rolls on with profound effect. From low-income families, to the elderly, to renters facing rent increase after rent increase. Against this backdrop, we head to Marrickville in Sydney's inner-west where a daring new housing development may provide a path forward.
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It started as a paddock and became a wonderland of terraced botanical displays, intricate parterre, maze-like pathways and spectacular colour. Join Tim Entwisle as he explores the beauty of Broughton Hall.
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Around the world consumers are standing up for their ‘right to repair’. The concept may conjure images of broken toasters and obsolete smartphones, but architects insist we should demand the right to repair our built environment.
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Once nestled in dairy farmland, now bordered by suburbia, Cruden Farm remains a leafy delight on Melbourne’s fringe. Paul Bangay gives a short early autumn tour of the garden that was the living life’s work of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch.
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