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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Nov 11, 2018 • 31min
Episode 20: Ned Kelly, Australia's Famous Outlaw - Part 1
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, be amazed at the ridiculous nonsense that went on during the early life of Ned Kelly, before he became the notorious bushranger and outlaw. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 4, 2018 • 37min
Episode 19: Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, uncover the complicated and tragic relationship between the cousins, rivals, and queens: Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 28, 2018 • 24min
Episode 18: Léo Major, the Québécois Rambo
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, be amazed by the story of Leo Major, a Canadian soldier who single-handedly (and single-eyededly) liberated a Dutch town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 21, 2018 • 28min
Episode 17: The Mongol Conquest of Khwarezmia
Explore the brutal conquest of Khwarezmia by the early Mongol Empire, led by Genghis Khan. Delve into the ruthless tactics, strategic sieges, and devastating massacres unleashed by the Mongols. Witness the decline of the Islamic Golden Age and far-reaching consequences of the Mongol movement across Eurasia. Discover Genghis Khan's influence on world history and pivotal decisions that shaped empires.
Oct 14, 2018 • 19min
Episode 16: Deborah Sampson, American Revolutionary
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, find out about Deborah Sampson, a woman disguised herself as a man so she could fight in the American Revolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 7, 2018 • 23min
Episode 15: The Battle of Tours - Part 2
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, get amongst what happened during the Battle of Tours, and the ongoing debate about its significance in world history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 30, 2018 • 20min
Episode 14: The Battle of Tours - Part 1
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, get a sense of the lead-up to an event that is said to have changed the course of world history - the Battle of Tours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2018 • 26min
Episode 13: The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, get more information about a hugely significant event in world history: The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2018 • 27min
Episode 12: British K-Class Submarines
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, be amazed at the sheer magnitude of idiotic disasters that were involved with the British K-Class Submarines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 9, 2018 • 16min
Episode 11: The War of the Oaken Bucket
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the battle with the most ludicrous casus belli you've ever seen - the War of the Oaken Bucket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
