Half-Arsed History
Riley Knight
Half-Arsed History's first book, History's Strangest Deaths, is now available: https://www.booktopia.com.au/history-s-strangest-deaths-riley-knight/book/9781761472589.htmlWelcome along to Half-Arsed History! It's a weekly podcast highlighting absurd and entertaining stories from history. Twice a week, it helps host Riley Knight feel as though his useless history degree has some kind of real-world relevance.Get in touch: halfarsedhistory@gmail.comSupport the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/halfarsedhistorySubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/halfarsedhistoryBuy Half-Arsed History merch: https://halfarsedhistory.theprintbar.comIf you've just discovered the show and aren't sure which of the 350+ episodes to start with, here are some suggestions:Episode 139: The History of the Toilet - https://sptfy.com/PK3J • https://apple.co/3Giftt3Episode 75: The Great Emu War - https://sptfy.com/PK3K • https://apple.co/4jKCvr7Episode 197: The History of Nuclear Weapons - https://sptfy.com/PK3L • https://apple.co/4jygYlcEpisode 233: The 1930 FIFA World Cup - https://sptfy.com/PK3M • https://apple.co/4iltL9PEpisode 106: The First Circumnavigation - https://sptfy.com/PK3N • https://apple.co/4jewsLjHalf-Arsed History acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the unceded Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi Kabi) Land on which the podcast is written and recorded, and pays respect to First Nations Elders past, present, and emerging. Indigenous sovereignty was never ceded. This continent always was, and always will be, Aboriginal Land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 21, 2024 • 14min
QAH Episode 46: The White Ship Disaster
Quarter-Arsed History presents: the White Ship Disaster, a shipwreck that saw the heir to the English throne die, directly leading to the outbreak of a prolonged civil war known as the Anarchy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 18, 2024 • 40min
Episode 295: King Stephen, Empress Matilda, and the Anarchy
Dive into the tumultuous 12th century as the fierce rivalry between Stephen of Blois and Empress Matilda unfolds in a brutal civil war known as the Anarchy. Discover the chaos that emerged from a tragic succession crisis and how Matilda fought against societal norms in her quest for the throne. The struggle sees major shifts in power, unexpected alliances, and the rise of the Plantagenet dynasty. Through this turbulent period, ordinary lives were deeply affected, leaving a lasting legacy on English history.
Feb 16, 2024 • 19min
Monuments Episode 7: The Pantheon
This week's monument is the Pantheon, found in the Italian capital city of Rome - an ancient Roman temple built almost a thousand years ago, the exquisitely-decorated Pantheon is still in use today as a Catholic church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 14, 2024 • 17min
QAH Episode 45: Louis Edward Curdes, the Friendly Fire Pilot
Quarter-Arsed History presents: Edward Louis Curdes, an American flying ace from the Second World War, who not only deliberately shot down an American plane, but was awarded a medal for it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 11, 2024 • 48min
Episode 294: The Lost Secret of Greek Fire
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, uncover the mystery of a forgotten technology, an incendiary weapon that burnt even after being doused with water: Greek Fire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 9, 2024 • 13min
Monuments Episode 6: Mahabodhi Temple
This week's monument is Mahabodhi Temple, an ancient and exquisite place of worship found in northeast India, said to be where the Buddhist faith was founded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 7, 2024 • 18min
QAH Episode 44: Michael Howe, the Vandemonian Bushranger
Quarter-Arsed History presents: Michael Howe, a fearsomely cruel bushranger who terrorised the people of Van Diemen's Land - colonial Tasmania - in the early 19th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 4, 2024 • 58min
Episode 293: The Treaty of Waitangi
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear all about the Treaty of Waitangi - how and why it was written, translated, and signed, as well as the many important consequences it had for Aotearoa New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 2, 2024 • 16min
Monuments Episode 5: Petra
This week's monument is Petra, an ancient city built thousands of years ago in what is today Jordan, with many of its most famous buildings exquisitely carved out of rock faces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2024 • 19min
QAH Episode 43: Hongi Hika, the Great Rangatira
Quarter-Arsed History presents: Hongi Hika, a Māori chieftain and warleader who played a huge part in the history of Aotearoa New Zealand in the early 19th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
