Half-Arsed History

Half-Arsed History

Welcome 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.com Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/halfarsedhistory Buy Half-Arsed History merch: https://bit.ly/hahmerch If you've just discovered the show and aren't sure which of the 285+ episodes to start with, here are some suggestions: Episode 139: The History of the Toilet - https://sptfy.com/PK3J Episode 75: The Great Emu War - https://sptfy.com/PK3K Episode 197: The History of Nuclear Weapons - https://sptfy.com/PK3L Episode 233: The 1930 FIFA World Cup - https://sptfy.com/PK3M Episode 106: The First Circumnavigation - https://sptfy.com/PK3N Half-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.
Episode 353: The Historic (Nautical) Origins of Popular Sayings - Part 3

Episode 353: The Historic (Nautical) Origins of Popular Sayings - Part 3

In this week's episode, learn the origins of five sayings that all have a nautical origin: logbook, not enough room to swing a cat, grog, three sheets to the wind, and average. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Mar 2025 - 01 hr 02 min 29 sec

 
Inventions Episode 13: Toilet Paper

Inventions Episode 13: Toilet Paper

Toilet paper is something we have been wiping our bums with it for almost 1,500 years - an old invention with quite a few interesting details in its story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Mar 2025 - 24 min 13 sec

 
QAH Episode 103: The Affair of the Diamond Necklace - Remastered

QAH Episode 103: The Affair of the Diamond Necklace - Remastered

Quarter-Arsed History presents: a retelling of the Affair of the Diamond Necklace, when a French con woman scammed a rich cardinal in a truly scandalous manner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Mar 2025 - 26 min 06 sec

 
Episode 352: The History of NATO

Episode 352: The History of NATO

In this episode, learn all about the origin and history of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, and the uncertain future it faces in the current global political landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Mar 2025 - 01 hr 08 min 30 sec

 
Inventions Episode 12: The Stirrup

Inventions Episode 12: The Stirrup

The stirrup is an invention that transformed warfare by making mounted cavalry more effective than ever before - which may have had profound social, not just military, consequences across the centuries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Mar 2025 - 25 min 33 sec

 
QAH Episode 102: D.B. Cooper - Remastered

QAH Episode 102: D.B. Cooper - Remastered

Quarter-Arsed History presents: D.B. Cooper, a man who hijacked a plane, extracted a US$200,000 ransom, and skydived away, never to be seen again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Mar 2025 - 30 min 37 sec

 
Episode 351: Saint Patrick, Apostle of Ireland

Episode 351: Saint Patrick, Apostle of Ireland

In this week's episode, get to know the real Saint Patrick, whose true life story is often overshadowed by the myths and legends associated with him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Mar 2025 - 50 min 37 sec

 
Inventions Episode 11: The Wheelbarrow

Inventions Episode 11: The Wheelbarrow

The wheelbarrow has played a huge role across the last two thousands years in making humans work more efficiently, quickly, and safely, boosting our productivity immensely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Mar 2025 - 24 min 25 sec

 
QAH Episode 101: Olga of Kyiv - Remastered

QAH Episode 101: Olga of Kyiv - Remastered

Quarter-Arsed History presents: a retelling of the story of Olga of Kyiv, first featured in episode four (get across it) - a tale that involves plenty of blood, guts, and 'orrible murder for all to enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Mar 2025 - 23 min 20 sec

 
Episode 350: Frederick the Great - Remastered

Episode 350: Frederick the Great - Remastered

In this week's episode, meet the Prussian king Frederick the Great for the second time in this podcast's history, with a "remastered" version of the first episode ever released. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Mar 2025 - 01 hr 05 min 46 sec