<p>Unearthing a mysterious figure from Australia's colonial times. Ferdinand von Sommer was Western Australia's first government geologist. He was also, in various parts of the world, a doctor, missionary, journalist, lecturer, naturalist and more. Was he a fraudster, or a genius? </p><ul><li>Guest: Professor Alexandra von Ludewig  </li><li>Producer: Ann Arnold</li></ul>

Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast

Geologist and more: the multi-faceted genius who was loathed and revered in colonial Australia

From razor-sharp analysis of current events to the hottest debates in politics, science, philosophy and culture, Late Night Live puts you firmly in the big picture. This LNL podcast contains the stories in separate episodes.