Stuff The British Stole / Season 2

2D and 3D graphics for documentary series

We brought pivotal historical moments to life by blending animation techniques to tell the story of cultures looted by the British Empire, incorporating historical documents, maps, and character animation.

Streaming on ABC iView - Australia.

Parthenon Sculptures

Episode 1

The plunder of the Parthenon, marked by Lord Elgin’s removal of its iconic marbles, is vividly illustrated through our captivating 3D animations.

Australia's Egyptian Mystery

Episode 2

We recreated the journey of the Boy Horus in 3D animation, from the Pyramids of Giza and the Nile to the heart of the British Empire, uncovering how the mummified remains of a child arrived at Australia's oldest university.

World's Biggest Diamond

Episode 3

In an animated charcoal style, we uncover the intriguing tale of how the largest gem-quality diamond made its way into the hands of the British Royal Family, and the profound impact it had on South Africa’s apartheid history.

Girl And Her Doll

Episode 4

We animated the heartbreaking history of Mathinna, a First Nations girl whose stolen childhood lives on through a tattered black doll returned from Britain to Lutruwita/Tasmania.

Irish Giant

Episode 5

Animations inspired by scientific illustrations tell the story of Charles Byrne, the Irish Giant, to unravel the history of betrayal, exploitation, and the dark truths of the medical industry.

Operation Legacy

Episode 6

Through animation, we follow the hunt to uncover hidden documents that reveal the brutal history of the Kenyan Mau Mau War and the royal retreat of the British Empire.

Great Rubber Heist

Episode 7

Using cut-out animation, we go deep into the Amazon jungle to unravel an elaborate botanical heist that changed the world.

Mystery Sphinx

Episode 8

Inspired by Haida wood carving, we crafted mixed 2D and 3D animations to tell the story of the Haida people's devastation, cultural theft, and the epidemics brought by the British Empire.

Animation by The Bureau Studio in collaboration with LaFinka Studio.
Directed by Marc Fennell.
Produced by Wildbear Entertainment.

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