As the Nazis closed in on the Anzacs on Crete during WWII, Maori captain Rangi Royal glimpsed what he believed was a sign from the Maori god of war. He saw what he thought was a tuatara - a rare lizard-like reptile found only in NZ - pointing its head over a cliff. And so he led his men over the steep drop.    Author Craig Collie tells the story in his new book Where The Flaming Hell Are We?   Learn more about the book here.

As the Nazis closed in on the Anzacs on Crete during WWII, Maori captain Rangi Royal glimpsed what he believed was a sign from the Maori god of war. He saw what he thought was a tuatara - a rare lizard-like reptile found only in NZ - pointing its head over a cliff. And so he led his men over the steep drop.

Author Craig Collie tells the story in his new book Where The Flaming Hell Are We? 

Learn more about the book here.

As the Nazis closed in on the Anzacs on Crete during WWII, Maori captain Rangi Royal glimpsed what he believed was a sign from the Maori god of war. He saw what he thought was a tuatara - a rare lizard-like reptile found only in NZ - pointing its head over a cliff. And so he led his men over the steep drop.
Author Craig Collie tells the story in his new book Where The Flaming Hell Are We? 
<a href="https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Craig-Collie-Where-the-Flaming-Hell-Are-We-9781760879198/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Craig-Collie-Where-the-Flaming-Hell-Are-We-9781760879198/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1694493164503000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3CzlL2j3UqX8zfy091FjTj">Learn more about the book here.</a>

Host Jen Kelly talks with experts and historians to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors.

From alleyway gangsters to cold war spies to eccentric entrepreneurs, Australian history is full of colourful but forgotten characters. Host Jen Kelly talks with experts, historians and yarn spinners to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors. 

From alleyway gangsters to cold war spies to eccentric entrepreneurs, Australian history is full of colourful but forgotten characters. Host Jen Kelly talks with experts, historians and yarn spinners to uncover the untold stories of some of our most interesting and offbeat ancestors.

A podcast miniseries about Melbourne's forgotten characters. Presented by the Herald Sun

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