Bennelong Revealed is a six-part podcast series about the life of Woollarawarre Bennelong. This series revisits the story Bennelong through the lens of Indigenous oral culture and leading historians who have written about and analysised the colonial history.

Woollarawarre Bennelong’s (1764 – 1813 – Wangal Tribe ) enigmatic life has at its heart, a story of origin and truth-telling. An individual embedded within ancestral traditional Lore, fated to play a key role amidst his Kin and those of the first British fleet. Bennelong’s story is layered and complex narrative, offering us all the opportunity to reflect upon his legacy between two cultures, colliding within the pristine surroundings of (Warrane) Sydney Cove.

Professor Kate Fullagar said “Meeting this group who are so committed to renovating the public memory of Bennelong has been a joy, especially learning from Pauline about Indigenous memories and dreams about this great man’s life”

The podcast consist of a Introduction, Early Life, Contact with the Colony, Impact,
Voyage to London, New Tribe – Kissing Point. You will hear from Associate Professor Pauline Clague, Dr. Keith Vincent Smith, Dr. Peter Mitchell, and Professor Kate Fullagar, all people with particular knowledge of Bennelong and his times.

Dr Peter Mitchell – “In the year of the voice these podcasts have been an exercise in truth telling from an imperfect record. We hope they will challenge views and encourage listeners to consider the referendum seriously”

Assoc Professor Pauline Clague – “We recorded just before the first lock-down in early 2020, it was orginally going to be one radio show, but with the wealth of knowledge and the importance of being able to sit and engage with the two histories of written and oral on a level playing field was so rewarding, we knew it was something bigger.”

Dr Keith Vincent Smith sadly passed away late in 2022 and we dedicate this series to his passion for the history of Sydney Cove and the people.