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 2, 2018 • 19min
Episode 10: The Affair of the Diamond Necklace
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the story of the Affair of the Diamond Necklace, where Marie Antoinette suffered at the hands of a daring con artist, Jeanne de Valois-Saint-Rémy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 26, 2018 • 21min
Episode 9: The Battle of New Orleans
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear of the stupidly unlikely outcome of the Battle of New Orleans, the final conflict of the War of 1812. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 19, 2018 • 33min
Episode 8: The War of 1812
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, get stuck into the insane stories that emerged from the War of 1812, an often-overlooked piece of history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 12, 2018 • 29min
Episode 7: D.B. Cooper, the Mystery Hijacker
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear about the sky pirate D.B. Cooper and his clean getaway after skydiving away with over a million bucks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 5, 2018 • 20min
Episode 6: The Fenian Raids
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, find out about the absolute lunacy that was the Fenian Raids, where a group of Irish nationalists invaded Canada to secure freedom for the Emerald Isle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 29, 2018 • 32min
Episode 5: The Fourth Crusade
Discover the Fourth Crusade's monumental mishap as Crusaders sack Christian cities, facing financial woes and political turmoil. Unravel the chaos of sacking Constantinople, betrayal, power struggles, and long-term impacts on the Byzantine Empire and church relations. Reflect on the aftermath and light-hearted Reddit question on Catholicism.
Jul 22, 2018 • 24min
Episode 4: Olga of Kyiv, the Merciless Queen
Learn about Olga of Kyiv's brutal revenge for her husband's murder, including burning down a city and burying her enemies alive. Discover her military campaigns, fortresses, refusal of marriage proposals, and her clever revenge on the Drevlians. Explore Olga's legacy as a transformative queen in Eastern Europe and her enduring influence on architecture and the spread of Christianity.
Jul 15, 2018 • 30min
Episode 3: The Assassination of James A. Garfield
Learn about the assassination of James A. Garfield by Charles Guiteau. Delve into Guiteau's political ambitions and his plot to kill the president. Discover how Guiteau acquired a gun and prepared for the assassination. Explore the lack of policy changes in presidential security after Garfield's assassination and the establishment of the Secret Service.
Jul 8, 2018 • 28min
Episode 2: The Terra Nova Expedition
Learn about the challenges faced by the Terra Nova Expedition in their race to the South Pole, including storms, fuel loss, and a meeting with Amundsen. Discover the tragic final days of the expedition as members succumb to frostbite and sacrifice themselves. Explore the mismanagement and failed search efforts after Scott's death. Reflect on the aftermath and changing perception of Scott as a hero and the overall significance of the Terra Nova expedition.
Jul 1, 2018 • 30min
Episode 1: Frederick the Great
Explore the life and legacy of Frederick the Great, his strained relationship with his father, his attempt to flee to Great Britain, his impact on Prussia's military, his complex personality, and his later years and legacy.
