Half-Arsed History

Half-Arsed History

Author: Riley Knight Language: English Episodes: 100
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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...
Episodes
Episode 378: Dick Turpin, the Infamous Highwayman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:43
In this week's episode, meet Dick Turpin, an 18th-century highwayman who passed into English folklore for his daring predations as a violent criminal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inventions Episode 38: The Automobile [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:45
The automobile is one of the most transformative inventions in human history, completely changing the way transportation, society, culture, business, industry, and so much more work within modern human civilisation. Host…
QAH Episode 128: The Death of Allan Pinkerton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:33
Quarter-Arsed History presents: the story of the death of Allan Pinkerton, a story that is completely and totally distinct from the one cut from History's Strangest Deaths for legal reasons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co…
Episode 377: Krum the Fearsome, Bane of Emperors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:18
In this week's episode, get to know Khan Krum the Fearsome, a 9th-century leader of the Bulgarian Empire who is famous for, amongst other things, drinking from the skulls of his enemies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…
Inventions Episode 37: The Light Bulb [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:26
The light bulb is something found in more or less every room in our homes, today - and while its form and function hasn't changed too much, it has undergone countless improvements and updates across more than a century.…
QAH Episode 127: HAH Live Q&A from Maroochydore [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:06
Quarter-Arsed History presents: highlights from the Q&A sessions from the live show in Maroochydore, including questions on the research that went into the book, how future historians will reflect on Covid, the strongest…
Episode 376: The Book Tour 2025 - LIVE in Maroochydore [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:23
In this week's episode, get the best kind of advice - unsolicited advice - as to how to bring your creative endeavours to life (there are also a couple of chapters from the book at the end of the episode as well, don't w…
Inventions Episode 36: The Telephone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:33
The telephone completely changed the way we communicate with one another, making it possible to have an instant back-and-forth conversation across vast distances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…
QAH Episode 126: HAH Live Q&A from Sydney & Brisbane [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
Quarter-Arsed History presents: highlights from the Q&A sessions from the live shows in Sydney and Brisbane, including questions on the book's cover, the next white whale, video content, and whether pancakes are better t…
Episode 375: The Book Tour 2025 - LIVE in Brisbane [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:18
In this week's episode, enjoy a series of shameful confessions about the mistakes - both those that were found and missed - in History's Strangest Deaths, and listen to a sneaky chapter or two at the end. History's Stran…

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