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In conversation

Join us to hear Riley Knight in conversation to discuss History’s Strangest Deaths

Friday 8 August, 6.00pm
Readings Emporium

We are delighted to have Riley Knight join us to discuss his debut book, History’s Strangest Deaths and will highlight the many and varied ways that people have met their end over the years, from the foolish to the absurd.

Riley Knight is the host of Half-Arsed History, a weekly podcast highlighting absurd and entertaining stories from history. History’s Strangest Deaths is all about true stories of extraordinary deaths throughout history to the modern day.

Free, but bookings are essential.

Please book here.

Location
Emporium, Wurundjeri Country, Level 1, Emporium Melbourne, 287 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
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