The Rest Is HistoryNovember 19, 2022

257. Australia: The Mystery of the Somerton Man

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About This Episode

In today’s Australian-themed World Cup episode, Tom leads us through the incredible true story of the Somerton Man, a murder mystery that involves an Adelaide Beach, Persian poetry, and unexpected marriage. All will be revealed… Join The Rest Is History Club (www.restishistorypod.com) for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Email: restishistorypod@gmail.com

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Silence of the Lambs

Thomas Harris

“The mention of 'Silence of the Lambs' relates to the trends in detective fiction and the Snowtown murders in the 90s.”

ASIN: B004VLLJU4

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Naya Marsh

“The mystery of the Somerton man might be a title from Naya Marsh, among other authors mentioned.”

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Marjorie Allingham

“The mystery of the Somerton man might be a title from Marjorie Allingham, among other authors mentioned.”

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Dorothea O'Sears

“The mystery of the Somerton man might be a title from Dorothea O'Sears, among other authors mentioned.”

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Agatha Christie

“The mystery of the Somerton man might be a title from Agatha Christie, among other authors mentioned.”

ASIN: 0062073486

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Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam

Edward Fitzgerald

“The reboot of Omicam is actually my favorite book. I love it. And I actually gave a copy to this man, who I met when I was working as a nurse in Sydney.”

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ABC Murders

Agatha Christie

“The excerpt references Agatha Christie's book, 'ABC Murders', discussing how her stories often have elaborate scenarios but mundane solutions.”

ASIN: 0063375877

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