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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Dec 5, 2021 • 48min
Episode 180: Fritz Duquesne, Vengeful Adventurer
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the tale of Fritz Duquesne, a South African who throughout his adventure-filled life was a hunter, soldier, spy, writer, and... film publicist? whose lifelong hatred of the British saw him spy against them in both world wars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 28, 2021 • 52min
Episode 179: The Rum Rebellion
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the story behind Australia's first (and only) military coup, when William Bligh was overthrown as governor of New South Wales - the Rum Rebellion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2021 • 57min
Episode 178: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the Legendary Composer - Part 2
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the rest of the life story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, how he set himself up as a successful performer and composer in Vienna, and discover his lifelong love of scatological humour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 14, 2021 • 46min
Episode 177: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the Legendary Composer - Part 1
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the first half of the life story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and his adventures as a child and young man as he travelled Europe, performing as a child virtuoso and honing his craft as a legendary composer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 7, 2021 • 44min
Episode 176: Zoe and Theodora Porphyrogenita
Two sisters, Zoe and Theodora Porphyrogenita, rose to power in Byzantine politics amid intrigues and challenges. They navigated sibling rivalry, marriage, and exile to secure authority. The podcast explores their rule, tumultuous relationships, and remarkable political achievements in a patriarchal society.
Oct 31, 2021 • 52min
Episode 175: Marcus Licinius Crassus, Roman Oligarch
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the story of the richest man in ancient Rome, who was a real nasty piece of work: Marcus Licinius Crassus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 24, 2021 • 46min
Episode 174: History’s Weirdest Deaths - Part 2
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, be entertained with some morbid comedy with the stories of ten more weird and ridiculous deaths from across history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2021 • 31min
Episode 173: Famous Last Words
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the very entertaining last words of four figures from throughout history: Marie Antoinette, John Segwick, James W. Rodgers, and Ian Fleming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 10, 2021 • 30min
Episode 172: The Erfurt Latrine Disaster
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the comedic tragedy - or is it the tragic comedy - of the Erfurt Latrine Disaster, when a huge group of mediaeval German lords plunged into a cesspit in the middle of meeting with a king. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 3, 2021 • 40min
Episode 171: Atahualpa and the Massacre of Cajamarca
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn the story behind Sapa Inca Atahualpa and the Massacre of Cajamarca, the defining moment in the collapse of the mighty Inca Empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
