Episode 118 - The Legacy of the Batavia (1629)

It's commonly known that the Dutch arrived at Australia long before the British "discovered" the continent. They even have the distinction of claiming ownership over the first permanent European inhabitants of the land.

But why do we not speak Dutch? Join Holly and Matthew as they look into the Batavia, and the legacy of its wreck...

Main Theme music – Kevin MacLeod
"Slow Ticking Clock" – Kevin MacLeod
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