how did it come to this?

By Daniel Mattes and Siobhan Dougherty

Each fortnight we will take a current news item and look at the historical context and ask one simple question: how did it come to this?Contact us at: [email protected]: http... more

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February 25, 2023 4.01 - "To guard those relics ne'er to be restored." - Lord Byron
This week, as pieces of historical significance are returned to Cambodia we were prompted to think about what do we do with items that are of historical value. From the beginning of time, when wars were won, the victors looted the defeated, from Egypt to Rome, South America to Southeast Asia, treasures have been stolen, sold and returned, but where do they belong? who owns history? Can we protect our artefacts of significance? Do we blame colonialism or just plain old human greed? Was Indiana Jones right when he said “It belongs in a museum” And ultimately how did it come to this?
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September 26, 2022 3.03 - Ukraine pt.3 “Ukraine is the instrument for Russia to test the West's 'red lines'” - Lilia Shevtsova
This week, part 3 of our coverage of the war in Ukraine. Vladimir Putin. Former KGB operative turned political mastermind. Since early in his life Putin has sought to take control. From the end of the Cold War to the start of Putin’s Hot War, from collapse to creating a resource rich powerhouse. How has Putin’s grip on Eastern Europe changed? How did Ukraine survive in the post Cold War years? What does Putin want? What does Ukraine want? Has NATO made things worse? Why has it taken so long for us to record this episode? And ultimately how did it come to this?
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1h 32min
May 12, 2022 3.02 - Ukraine pt2. “Is there anything more frightening than people?" –Svetlana Alexievich
This week, part 2 of the complex issue that is Ukraine. From Empire to hetmanate to democracy, last week saw a land given and taken by the empires around it. From the end of World War 2 Ukraine has been constantly torn between communism, its people, its land and those who would control it. What was Stalin’s legacy? Why did Russia give up Crimea? What happened behind the Iron Curtain? What's the deal with Krushchev? How does all of this lead to Putin? And ultimately how did it come to this?
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April 28, 2022 3.01 - Ukraine pt1. “It is better to be naked and honest than rich and an outlaw”
The first in a series of 3 episodes on Ukraine. Pt 1 looks at the years 980 - 1945. It’s the news story no one can escape. It has been everywhere and we knew we would have to cover it. Ukraine has a long, long history. A place of great natural beauty, home to many civilisations, people groups and empires. It has been fought over, divided, conquered, liberated, repeat cycle. How does a piece of land become so fought over? How many border changes can occur, how often can your citizenship, cultural and ethnic status be questioned? Why is it called Ukraine and not The Ukraine? Why does Vladimir Putin want it? And ultimately, how did it come to this?
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December 22, 2021 2.10 - “But harsh conditions create rebels.”
This week on how did it come to this? Working conditions, bad bosses, freedom to assemble. The history of unionising is a story of what happens when greed rules, when people stand together and the idea that people cannot be quantified by their job. From the slums of the industrial revolution, to the great resignation post covid, how do we see the union movement.Is it ok for a boss to negotiate with his worker? What happens when that relationship goes sour? Are unions just a bunch of bullies? Are they communists? Do we really want to end up without unions? Have you joined your union yet? What do we want? More how did it come to this. When do we want it? Now.
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1h 9min
November 10, 2021 2.09 - Remembrance Day Special with Jesse Alexander
On this special Remembrance Day episode of how did it come to this? with special guest Jesse Alexander from the Great War Youtube Channel. From Australia to Ypres, from Canada to Vimy Ridge WWI has always been an event that has loomed large in our national consciousness. What do Australia, Canada and WWI have in common? Is there a right way to commemorate conflict? Why do we put Anzac Day above Remembrance Day? Could WWI have been avoided? Should politicians censor historical discussions? And ultimately, how did it come to this?
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October 15, 2021 2.08 - “We can't afford to leave Afghanistan to the Taliban and the terrorists.” (Afghanistan pt.2)
This week on how did it come to this? From last weeks long history to a short history of a long war. Afghanistan is in strong Taliban control. It is the place from which Bin Laden launches his attacks on the west. Accused of aiding and abetting known terrorist forces, the taliban invite invasion once again as the US and its allies head into a war with no end goal. How did we get into this war? Why did it last so long? Did we achieve any of our goals? Is Afghanistan worse off now than when we started? Why am I still waiting for Rambo to come and fix things? And ultimately, how did it come to this?
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1h 8min
September 30, 2021 2.07 - "Part of the reason it has remained unknown is because of this complexity." (Afghanistan pt.1)
This week on how did it come to this? From Emirates to Kingdoms, Republics both democratic and otherwise, to Islamic States and foreign invaders, the land of the Afghan has been fought over for centuries. A strategic stronghold bridging Asia and the Middle East, pawn in the great game of colonial powers, the battle for the heart of Asia has seen empires rise and fall. Where is Afghanistan? Why is it of such strategic value? How many wars can be fought by foreign powers over a sovereign nation? Can Afghanistan ever truly be free? Can Rambo come back and save the Afghani peoples? And ultimately, how did it come to this?
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1h 5min
May 31, 2021 2.06 - "you need to control the country, and the main thing is not to ruin people's lives."

This week on how did it come to this? A land that has been fought over, settled and invaded. A developing nation that has emerged from the former soviet union more soviet than the russians. A dictator who has been in power since 1994, keeping an iron grip after the iron curtain has fallen. Who is Alexander Lukashenko? Why is Belarus more Soviet than the Soviet Union? How does a country hijack a plane? Is Raman Pratasevich worth all the trouble? Are we heading for a new European conflict? Will I ever actually try a White Russian? And ultimately, how did it come to this?
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45min
April 26, 2021 2.05 - "the most Illustrious and most Exalted"
This week on how did it come to this? A death that was expected and yet unexpected. The royals have a penchant to fascinate and be the source of gossip. For some 60 years, his life was the source of story, intrigue, rumour, innuendo, and tabloid stories about reptiles. As the husband to the Queen he was the Prince Consort. His Royal Highness, Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich. From the line of Greece and Denmark to England’s throne. How did the first monarchs of a modern era navigate their intrusion of privacy? was Philip ok with giving up his career and life? What does a prince consort do? Why didn’t I complete my Duke of Edinburgh's award? And ultimately, how did it come to this?
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45min

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