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Rearview Mirror Chronicles

By: Keith Hockton
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  • Keith Hockton, FRAS, is a publisher, podcaster, writer and author based in Penang, Malaysia. He is South East Asian Editor for International Living, a lifestyle based magazine. He lectures internationally on history and Malaysia and is passionate about making history fun and accessible to all. Keith is a Fellow of The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland.


    His published books include:

    • Atlas of Australian Dive Sites - Travellers Edition (Harper Collins Australia, 2003).

    • Penang - An inside guide to its historic homes, buildings, monuments and parks (MPH Publishing, 2012; 2nd Edition 2014; 3rd Edition 2017).

    • Festivals of Malaysia (Trafalgar Publishing, 2015).

    • The Habitat Penang Hill: a pocket history (Entrepot Publishing, 2018)

    • Alana and the Secret Life of Trees at Night (Entrepot Publishing, 2018)

    • Penang Then & Now: A Century of Change in Pictures (Entrepot Publishing, 2019; 2nd Edition 2021)

    • Bersama Lima - Five Together (Entrepot Publishing, 2022)



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Episodes
  • Letters of Note - Letters that Changed the World
    Jun 25 2024

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    Historical letters and correspondence offer an invaluable window into the past, serving as personal time capsules that reveal the thoughts, feelings, and day-to-day experiences of individuals from different eras. These documents provide a unique insight into the social, political, and cultural contexts of their times, allowing us to understand historical events not just through the lens of objective facts but through the subjective eyes of those who lived them.

    Join Keith in this fun episode where he shares his thoughts on rare insightful letters from the likes of Mark Anthony on his thoughts on Cleopatra to a message Gandhi sent to Hitler.

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    31 mins
  • Amelia Earhart
    Jun 19 2024

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    Amelia Earhart, a pioneering aviator and one of the most daring adventurers of the 20th century, captivated the world with her fearless spirit and groundbreaking achievements. In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, defying the odds and battling fierce storms and mechanical issues to land in Ireland, cementing her place in history.

    Earhart's charisma, coupled with her relentless pursuit of challenging aviation records, made her an icon of courage and inspiration, whose mysterious disappearance in 1937 during an attempt to circumnavigate the globe continues to intrigue and inspire generations.

    Join Keith in this death defying episode and find out what he thinks really happened to her.

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    51 mins
  • The Book Forger
    Jun 16 2024

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    In the shadowy literary underworld of 1930s London, Thomas Wise reigned supreme as a master forger, weaving intricate deceptions that captivated the most astute bibliophiles. His forgeries were so exquisite that they fooled even the most discerning eyes, transforming mundane texts into priceless artifacts. Wise's creations included "lost" works by iconic authors, complete with fabricated historical significance and impeccable craftsmanship. His audacity knew no bounds, as he navigated high society with a suave demeanor, all the while orchestrating one of the most elaborate literary frauds of the century. The eventual unmasking of his duplicity sent shock waves through the literary community, forever altering the landscape of book collecting and authentication.

    Join Keith, once an avid collector himself, as he weaves you through this amazing story.

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    41 mins

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