Episode 314: Frederic Chopin, the Virtuosic Pianist
In this week's episode, meet Frédéric Chopin, one of the most famous and celebrated composers and pianists of the Romantic Era, and learn about his life, work, and relationships. Hosted on Acast. See...
30 Kesä 202448min
Monuments Episode 26: The Forbidden City
This week's monument is the Forbidden City, a huge palace complex in central Beijing, China, which served as the imperial seat of government for over 500 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
28 Kesä 202418min
QAH Episode 64: The Ball of the Burning Men
Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Ball of the Burning Men, a wedding celebration at which the reigning French king, Charles the Mad, was almost burnt to a crisp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
26 Kesä 202416min
Episode 313: Alan Turing and the Enigma Machine
In this week's episode, learn the incredible story of Alan Turing - a man who not only laid the foundations of modern computer science, but also had an immense impact on the Second World War due to hi...
23 Kesä 20241h 4min
Monuments Episode 25: Kinkaku-ji
This week's monument is Kinkaku-ji, also known as Rokuon-ji, a Buddhist temple in the Japanese city of Kyoto, famous for the fact that much of its exterior is completely covered in gold. Hosted on Aca...
21 Kesä 202415min
QAH Episode 63: Mark Thatcher and the Paris-Dakar Rally
Quarter-Arsed History presents: the time Mark Thatcher, the son of a sitting UK prime minister, decided he wanted to be a racecar driver and got stranded in the middle of the Sahara Desert. Hosted on...
19 Kesä 202422min
Episode 312: Christina of Sweden, Minerva of the North
In this week's episode, get to know Christina of Sweden, the keenly intelligent and fiercely independent queen of Sweden, who is remembered today for her passion of learning and knowledge. Hosted on ...
16 Kesä 202448min
Monuments Episode 24: The Great Mosque of Djenne
This week's monument is the Great Mosque of Djenné, found in Mali, which to this day remains the largest mud brick building on the planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Kesä 202416min
