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Australia Really Was Colonised by a Bunch of Criminals—Here Are Five of Them
Back in 1788, stealing a roll of lace would get you sent over to Australia.
A History of British Convicts Arriving in Australia With Hectic Tattoos
Examining 10,000 penal records and preserved skin samples, Simon Barnard has unearthed Australia's tattoo history back to the 1700s.
State of the Nation
Incarceration today is a massive undertaking that employs thousands, costs billions, and yields a complex set of results—some of which are outlined on these pages.
Discussing the Plausibility of Video Game Jailbreak with a Real-Life Escapee
I speak to former prisoner "David" about Mouldy Toof Studios' "The Escapists," to see if the game reflects the reality of trying to slip the clink.
Hunt for Escaped Killers Focuses on Tiny New York Town After Possible Sighting
Authorities have descended on a town about 350 miles away from the maximum security prison where convicted murderers David Sweat and Richard Matt escaped two weeks ago.
Ross Manning Is Bringing Light To Tasmania’s Old Convict Cells
Ross Manning is looking to expose the truth of light and sound.