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Half-Arsed History

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. Twice 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:

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1:05:12

Episode 328: The Crusades - Part 2

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/10/06

In this week's episode, conclude the story of the Crusades, with a collection of ridiculous tales from the five later campaigns waged by Christians seeking to conquer Jerusalem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18:10

Monuments Episode 40: The Sagrada Familia

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/10/04

This week's monument is the Sagrada Familia, a huge and very unusually designed church in Barcelona, Spain - that after 140 years, still hasn't been finished. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18:58

QAH Episode 78: The Flemish Revolution

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/10/02

Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Flemish Revolution, usually known by the name the Flemish Peasant Revolt of 1323-1328, which saw angry Flemish villagers take up arms against their hated feudal lord. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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53:27

Episode 327: The Crusades - Part 1

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/09/29

In this week's episode, learn about the first three of the crusades undertaken by armed Christian pilgrims, seeking to bring the Holy Land under Christian rule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18:30

Monuments Episode 39: The Palace of Westminster & Big...

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/09/27

This week's monument is the Palace of Westminster, the home of the British Parliament, and its famous clock tower, often (incorrectly) referred to as Big Ben. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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17:29

QAH Episode 77: The Six O'Clock Swill

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/09/25

Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Six O'Clock Swill, a name given to the backfired attempt that temperance laws made to curb Aussie and Kiwi alcohol consumption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2:01:10

Episode 326: The History of Melbourne LIVE

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/09/22

In this week's episode, get across the history of the Australian city of Melbourne, recorded live at the Alex Theatre in Melbourne itself. Here is a PDF of the slides used during the show: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CAi-OaBkp8SKreGQyBpawg3YyHvgrT-R/view Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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17:07

Monuments Episode 38: The Arc de Triomphe

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/09/20

This week's monument is the Arc de Triomphe, yet another truly iconic Parisian landmark - one that celebrates the revolutionary and Napoleonic periods of French history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:03

QAH Episode 76: The Sydney Riot of 1879

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/09/18

Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Sydney Riot of 1879, when a riot erupted on during a cricket match between England and NSW due a dodgy umpiring decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:33:04

Episode 325: The History of Sydney LIVE

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/09/15

In this week's episode, get across the history of the Australian city of Sydney, recorded live at the Factory Theatre in Sydney itself.Here is a PDF of the slides used during the show: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19mUubwXufZeVjq9Z_uRnqF1kdBUDG3Jj/view Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:42

Monuments Episode 37: The Brandenburg Gate

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/09/13

This week's monument is the Brandenburg Gate, one of Germany's most famous national icons and a monument that I have visited I don't know how many hundreds of times when I used to work in Berlin as a tour guide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:23

QAH Episode 75: Project Habakkuk

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/09/11

Quarter-Arsed History presents: Project Habakkuk, the time when - in all seriousness - the Allies tried to build a massive aircraft carrier out of ice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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53:21

Episode 324: The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/09/08

In this week's episode, hear the tale of the Battle of the Teutoberg Forest, and understand why it such a monumentally important event in human history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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15:46

Monuments Episode 36: The Grand Palace

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/09/06

This week's monument is the Grand Palace complex, found in the Thai capital of Bangkok, which has been the official residence of the Thai roayl family since the last 18th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:23

QAH Episode 74: John Dee, Queen Elizabeth's Pet Wizard

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/09/04

Quarter-Arsed History presents: John Dee, the royal astronomer at Queen Elizabeth's court, whose longstanding interest in the mystical and the occult resulted in him... honestly, just listen to the episode, you really won't believe what ended up happening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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59:20

Episode 323: Elizabeth I, the Golden Age Queen

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/09/01

In this week's episode, meet Elizabeth I, one of the most famous and important monarchs in English and British history, whose legacy helped to build modern English culture, language, and politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18:14

Monuments Episode 35: Buckingham Palace

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/08/30

This week's monument is Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the British royal family and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the British capital of London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:20

QAH Episode 73: Emmerich Juettner, the Terrible Forger

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/08/28

Quarter-Arsed History presents: Emmerich Juettner, a forger who was both completely terrible at forging banknotes, but very good at not getting caught. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:10

Episode 322: The Panama Canal

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/08/25

In this week's episode, hear the history of the construction of the Panama Canal, which links the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans across Central America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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16:30

Monuments Episode 34: The Palace of Versailles

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/08/23

This week's monument is the Palace of Versailles, a beautiful palace on the outskirts of Paris that served as the residence for the French royal family across the 18th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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