Placing Convict Women in Context and Exploring the Source Base

Hear the tragic story of Elizabeth Perkins and speculate on the life of Eliza Cobb - 2 of our creative biographies in this episode.

Alex gives a succinct background to the history transportation and why Australia ended up being the destination of the First Fleet in 1788.

Team members discuss some of the emotional connection to the women while also exploring questions such as, "Why have women been forgotten in history?" and "What additional sources can we use to learn about the lives of these women?"