James Blake Wiener, a historian, writer, and Co-Founder of the World History Encyclopedia, joins How It Ticks to explore remarkable Swiss stories throughout history. His research illuminates global history through unique cross-cultural exchanges and individual narratives.

This is Part 5 of our special 5-part series, focusing on The Ticinese and the Australian Gold Rush. We delve into the compelling story of migrants from Switzerland's Ticino region who journeyed to the other side of the world in the mid-19th century in hopes of striking gold and building new lives.

Expect to learn about the motivations behind this significant Swiss migration, the challenges faced by Ticinese individuals during their arduous journey to Australia, and their experiences on the goldfields. We discuss their contributions to Australian society and the lasting impact their adventures had both in their new home and back in Ticino.

Read the original article by James Blake Wiener here:https://blog.nationalmuseum.ch/en/2023/12/the-ticinese-and-the-australian-gold-rush/

Listen to the full 5-Part Series:

• Part 1: The Swiss on the Titanic - ⁠⁠⁠Link⁠
• Part 2: The Swiss on the Lusitania [Link to Part 2 - Add when available]
• Part 3: Albert Gallatin: A Swiss Founding Father [Link to Part 3 - Add when available]
• Part 4: Johann Ludwig Burckhardt: An Intrepid Swiss Explorer [Link to Part 4 - Add when available]

Connect with James Blake Wiener:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswiener/

Connect with How It Ticks:Website: https://howitticks.ch/contact-page/Full Transcript: https://howitticks.ch/podcast/swiss-stories-james-blake/

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