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. Three times 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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Jul 3, 2022 • 40min
Episode 210: Galileo Galilei, Heretical Genius - Part 2
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn about the later stages of Galileo Galilei's career, and how the legendary scientist ran afoul of the Catholic Church due to his far-sighted genius. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2022 • 40min
Episode 209: Galileo Galilei, Heretical Genius - Part 1
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the first half of the life story of Galileo Galilei, one of the most important and influential scientists in human history, who made far-sighted, ground-breaking scientific discoveries that changed our understanding of the universe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 19, 2022 • 52min
Episode 208: Queen Victoria, the Queen Who Defined an Era
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the tale of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, who was in her time the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 2022 • 35min
Episode 207: Genghis Khan, the Unstoppable Conqueror - Part 2
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the second half of the life story of Genghis Khan, the man who created the Mongolian Empire and led it to early greatness as it expanded across Asia and into Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 5, 2022 • 39min
Episode 206: Genghis Khan, the Unstoppable Conqueror - Part 1
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, uncover the first half of the life story of Genghis Khan, the man who forged the largest contiguous empire that history has ever seen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2022 • 51min
Episode 205: Julius Caesar, the Populist Dictator
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the tale of the famous Roman general and statesman, Julius Caesar, who played an instrumental role in the transition between the Roman Republic and Roman Empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2022 • 42min
Episode 204: Leonardo da Vinci, Legendary Polymath
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn about the life and times of the famous Renaissance man Leonardo da Vinci, whose genius encompassed everything from art to engineering, anatomy to aerodynamics, and much more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2022 • 45min
Episode 203: William Shakespeare, the Great Poet
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the tale of one of the most important literary figures in human history: William Shakespeare, who changed the English language forever with his poems and plays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 8, 2022 • 47min
Episode 202 Alexander the Great, the Real-World Achilles
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, uncover the life story of one of the greatest conquerors the world has ever seen: Alexander the Great, who in his short life forged a huge empire that spanned from Egypt to India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 1, 2022 • 42min
Episode 201: Saladin, Defender of the Holy Land
Join the formidable Saladin, the Kurdish sultan who united the 12th-century Muslim world and recaptured Jerusalem. Explore his conquest of Egypt, rise to power, and strategic alliances. Learn about his promise to drive out Christians in the Holy Land and his merciful captures during conflicts. Discover Saladin's enduring legacy as a revered leader known for military prowess and diplomatic finesse.
