Episode 229: The World’s Smallest Nations
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn the histories of the six smallest nations on Earth: Liechtenstein, San Marino, Tuvalu, Nauru, Monaco, and the Vatican City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
13 Marras 202242min
Episode 228: Benedict Arnold, Traitor to America
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the story of the famous traitor Benedict Arnold, who betrayed the rebellious Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and fought instead for t...
6 Marras 202245min
Episode 227: Isabella I of Castile, Catholic Queen
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, uncover the tale of Isabella I of Castile, a remarkably important figure in both Spanish and world history, who oversaw the unification of the Spanish Kingdom an...
30 Loka 202241min
Episode 226: Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui, Inca Founder
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the story behind the formation of the Inca Empire, and the man behind its creation: Pachacuti Inca, who built one of the most remarkable empires the wor...
23 Loka 202237min
Episode 225: Frederick Barbarossa, Holy Roman Emperor
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the story of one of the great mediaeval leaders, Frederick Barbarossa of the Holy Roman Empire, who spent his entire reign fighting to keep his realm togeth...
16 Loka 202249min
Episode 224: Jan Zizka, the Undefeated Innovator
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn about the Czech general and national hero, Jan Zizka, who used a combination of military innovation and strategic genius while fighting in the Hussite Wars...
9 Loka 202238min
Episode 223: The Hundred Years’ War
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the story of the Hundred Years’ War, a famous mediaeval conflict that saw five generations of English and French kings fight over claims to the French t...
2 Loka 202249min
Episode 222: The Fall of Constantinople
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the moment in history generally considered to be the end of the mediaeval period: the Fall of Constaninople, when a 21-year-old Ottoman Sultan captured ...
25 Syys 202240min
