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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. 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:

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15:51

QAH Episode 54: The Rebecca Riots

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/04/17

Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Rebecca riots, when hordes of Welsh farmers staged violent protests across the country... in drag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:48

Episode 303: Owain Glyndwr and the Welsh Revolt

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/04/14

Complete the Half-Arsed History listener survey for your chance to win a free t-shirt from the HAH merch shop: https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/historyIn this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the tale of Owain Glyndŵr, a Welsh nobleman who led a rebellion against the English in the 14th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:10

Monuments Episode 15: Chichen Itza

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/04/12

Complete the Half-Arsed History listener survey for your chance to win a free t-shirt from the HAH merch shop: https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/historyThis week's monument is Chichen Itza, an old Maya city found in today's Mexico that grew to become one of the largest and most powerful cities in Mesoamerica. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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16:43

QAH Episode 53: The Extinction of the Thylacine

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/04/10

Complete the Half-Arsed History listener survey for your chance to win a free t-shirt from the HAH merch shop: https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/historyQuarter-Arsed History presents: the extinction of the thylacine, a carnivorous marsupial that died out in 1936 after decades of being maligned and hunted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:07

Episode 302: The Extinction of the Dodo

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/04/07

Complete the Half-Arsed History listener survey for your chance to win a free t-shirt from the HAH merch shop: https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/historyIn this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the tragic tale of the dodo, and how it was driven to extinction by humans after we landed on the island of Mauritius. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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16:38

Monuments Episode 14: Borobudur

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/04/05

This week's monument is Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in the entire world, found on the Indonesian island of Java. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:40

QAH Episode 52: The 1932 Kimberley Rescue

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/04/03

Quarter-Arsed History presents: the 1932 Kimberley Rescue, when two German aviators got lost in the Australian wilderness before being rescued by indigenous trackers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:49

Episode 301: The Historic Origins of Popular Sayings,...

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/03/31

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the historical origins behind five popular sayings: "mad as a hatter", "bite the bullet", "crocodile tears", "I have a bridge to sell you", and "baker's dozen". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:29

Monuments Episode 13: The Dome of the Rock

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/03/29

This week's monument is the Dome of the Rock, the oldest example of Islamic architecture in the world, found atop Temple Mount in Jerusalem, Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:20

QAH Episode 51: Herodotus, the Father of History

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/03/27

Quarter-Arsed History presents: Herodotus, the ancient Greek traveller, writer, and orator whose seminal work Histories established history as an academic discipline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:43:47

Episode 300: The History of History

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/03/24

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, get across a history of history itself, exploring the way we have recorded our own history over the millennia, how our relationship with history has changed, and how it has changed us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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15:37

Monuments Episode 12: Skellig Michael

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/03/22

This week's monument is the monastery on Skellig Michael, built on a tiny island to the southwest of Ireland, which was famously featured in the most recent Star Wars films. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:41

QAH Episode 50: Miyamoto Musashi, the Great Duelist

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/03/20

Quarter-Arsed History presents: Miyamoto Musashi, one of the greatest duellists history has ever seen, with an incredible record of 61 victories - one of them with an oar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:52

Episode 299: William Adams and the Real-Life History...

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/03/17

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the true story of William Adams, the inspiration behind the popular TV show Shogun and his fictional counterpart, John Blackthorne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18:32

Monuments Episode 11: The Hagia Sophia

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/03/15

This week's monument is the Hagia Sophia, a beautiful and iconic building in Istanbul that has served as a Christian church, Islamic mosque, and secular museum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18:25

QAH Episode: 49 Project Hajile

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/03/13

Quarter-Arsed History presents: Project Hajile, where British military engineers attempted to create a rocket-powered landing system for heavy airdrops during the Second World War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:53

Episode 298: Grace O’Malley, the Irish Rebel Pirate

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/03/10

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the tale of the Irish noblewoman, rebel, and pirate, Grace O'Malley, known in Irish as Gráinne Ní Mháille. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:30

Monuments Episode 10: The Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/03/08

This week's monument is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a church found in Jerusalem that is considered to be the holiest place in the Christian faith, and one that has some very amusing stories attached to it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18:47

QAH Episode 48: Johan de Witt, the Cannibalised...

Half-Arsed History ·

2024/03/06

Quarter-Arsed History presents: Johan de Witt, a Dutch political leader who led the Dutch Republic through the closing years of its golden age, before being killed and eaten by his people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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