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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Sep 26, 2021 • 41min
Episode 170: King Shaka kaSenzangakhona, the Warrior King
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, find out about King Shaka kaSenzangakhona, also known as Shaka Zulu, a man who went from a common soldier to a tribal chieftain to one of southern Africa's most powerful warrior-kings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 19, 2021 • 42min
Episode 169: Attila the Hun, Breaker of Rome
Join the podcast as they delve into Attila the Hun's ruthless campaigns, strategic prowess, and impact on Roman territories. Explore his rise to power, conflicts with the Romans, and the factors leading to his decision to halt the march towards Rome. Discover Attila's mysterious death and his lasting legacy on European civilizations.
Sep 12, 2021 • 49min
Episode 168: Jadwiga of Poland, the Peacekeeper
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the life story of Jadwiga of Poland, a monarch who guided her realm through a turbulent and difficult period while maintaining peace and prosperity for her people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 5, 2021 • 37min
Episode 167: Jeanne Baret, the First Woman to Circumnavigate Earth
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the tale of the first woman known to history to have circumnavigated the globe, Jeanne Baret, who went from being an impoverished peasant to a widely-travelled botanist and entrepreneur who made history with her voyages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 29, 2021 • 49min
Episode 166: Charles Ponzi, the Famous Con Artist
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the life story of one of history's most famous con men, Charles Ponzi, whose name is still attached to the swindle he pulled off (but didn't invent!) in 1920, when he fleeced millions from people in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 22, 2021 • 46min
Episode 165: Wild Bill Hickok, the Frontier Lawman
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the extraordinary tale of Wild Bill Hickok, a famous gunslinger and lawman from the American Old West, who - amongst much else - once shot a man dead over a gold pocketwatch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 15, 2021 • 40min
Episode 164: The Time of Troubles
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn about the Time of Troubles, a period of Russian history brought about by a succession crisis that involved chaos, invasions, lawlessness, and three different blokes pretending to be a long-lost heir who had come back from the dead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 8, 2021 • 36min
Episode 163: Moondyne Joe, the Jailbreaking Bushranger
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the tale of Moondyne Joe, a convict sent to Western Australia who became infamous for his many attempts to break out of jail there, and the adventures he had along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 1, 2021 • 45min
Episode 162: The History of the Bicycle
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the history of the bicycle, and how it went from being a wooden-wheeled, bone-shaking daredevil's plaything to a wonderful machine that influenced historical political movements and changed the way we travel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 25, 2021 • 48min
Episode 161: The Ancient Olympic Games
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn the history of the ancient Olympic Games, which featured everything from naked foot races to bloodsports, and became the precursor to the modern Olympic Games we all know so well today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
