'Naked World History' delves into Australia's counter-narrative history.
In the episode airing on the 1st, the tvN entertainment program 'Naked World History' will strip down Australia, which transformed from a land of despair to a land of opportunity.
To this end, Professor Yoon Young-hwi from the Department of History at Kyungpook National University will serve as a lecturer. A lifelong member of Clare Hall at the University of Cambridge, Professor Yoon is actively researching British history and plans to uncover the hidden history of Australia as a counter-narrative country during his lecture.
Professor Yoon explains that Australia, an economic powerhouse that has not experienced a recession for about 30 years, was once a place of exile for British prisoners, sparking curiosity. During the Age of Exploration, Britain colonized Australia, a land unknown to them, and exiled their increasing number of prisoners to the distant land.
The prisoners who crossed over to Australia were mobilized for hard labor to build cities, and Professor Yoon explains that modern Australia was established on the foundation of their blood, sweat, and tears. Additionally, stories about various policies and unexpected events that contributed to making Australia a paradise of wealth will also be revealed, raising expectations.
Meanwhile, today's travel mates are Chambo from Australia and Peter from the UK. Chambo shares rich historical accounts, from the traces of British prisoners still remaining in Australia to the oppression of indigenous people in Britain, while Peter adds to the discussion by stating, "Australia is a brother nation to Britain," highlighting the close relationship between the two countries.
tvN's 'Naked World History', representing South Korea's humanities entertainment, explores various countries around the world in a non-contact manner, examining their landmarks and uncovering the history of the world that we did not know from various perspectives. It airs on the 1st at 10:10 PM.
[Lee Da-kyum, Star Today Reporter]
