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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Oct 11, 2020 • 54min
Episode 120: Giacomo Casanova, the Famous Philanderer - Part 1
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, be amazed at the adventures and misadventures that during place during the early life of history's best-known philanderer - Giacomo Casanova. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 4, 2020 • 56min
Episode 119: Bonnie and Clyde, the Bank-Robbing Couple
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the true story of two of the USA's most notorious and romanticised criminals: Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 27, 2020 • 49min
Episode 118: Franklin’s Lost Expedition
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, be mystified at the tale of Franklin's Lost Expedition, when two ships attempted to find their way through the Northwest Passage only to be lost forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 20, 2020 • 53min
Episode 117: Hasekura Tsunenaga, First Diplomat to Europe
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the story of the disgraced samurai Hasekura Tsunenaga, who attempted to reclaim his family's honour by becoming the first ever Japanese ambassador to Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2020 • 42min
Episode 116: The Battle of Kadesh
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the incredible tale of the Battle of Kadesh, and its direct consequence - the oldest peace treaty known to history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 6, 2020 • 53min
Episode 115: The History of Gunpowder
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the history of gunpowder, an invention that changed the nature of human conflict forever, influencing warfare and military technology for centuries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 30, 2020 • 50min
Episode 114: Joan of Arc, the Saviour of France
In this engaging discussion, Joan of Arc, the legendary French hero, shares her incredible journey from a peasant girl to a national symbol. She reveals how her divine visions inspired French forces during the Hundred Years' War, particularly at the pivotal siege of Orleans. Listeners learn about her strategic role in Charles VII's coronation and her enduring legacy despite her tragic trial and execution. Joan's story is one of resilience and transformation, a reminder of the power of determination in shaping history.
Aug 23, 2020 • 42min
Episode 113: History’s Shortest Wars
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn about five of the shortest wars ever fought: The Serbo-Bulgarian War, the War of the Stray Dog, the Six-Day War, the Football War, and the Anglo-Zanzibar War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 16, 2020 • 47min
Episode 112: The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - Part 2
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn about four of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the Statue of Zeus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 9, 2020 • 41min
Episode 111: The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - Part 1
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn about three of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
