Episode 36: Queen Zenobia, the Palmyrene Empress
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, uncover the life of Queen Zenobia, who forged an empire to rival Rome almost two thousand years ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Maalis 201932min
Episode 35: The Spanish Armada
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the story surrounding the famous Spanish Armada - what it was, what it was trying to do, and just how catastrophically it failed. Hosted on Acast. See a...
24 Helmi 201939min
Episode 34: Mary Anning, the Prolific Palaeontologist
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn about an extraordinary figure from early palaeontology, whose fossil discoveries forever changed our understanding of the prehistoric world - Mary Anning. ...
17 Helmi 201931min
Episode 33: Caligula, the Mad Roman Emperor
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, uncover the life and times of Caligula, a short-lived Roman emperor known throughout history for his pants-on-head insanity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
10 Helmi 201928min
Episode 32: Andree's Arctic Balloon Expedition
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, be amazed by the foolish optimism of Salomon Andree and his attempt to reach the North Pole - by hot-air balloon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
3 Helmi 201928min
Episode 31: Thomas Midgley, the Walking Environmental Disaster
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn about the enormous environmental damage done by one of the most terrible inventors in the history of our civilisation: Thomas Midgley, Jr. Hosted on Acast...
27 Tammi 201919min
Episode 30: Vlad Dracula, the Impaler
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, separate the truth from the fiction when it comes to the legacy of the brutal Vlad the Impaler, who is known for the harsh cruelty he showed to his foes. Hosted ...
20 Tammi 201931min
Episode 29: The Mary Celeste
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, be mystified at the tale of the Mary Celeste, a ship that was discovered in the middle of the Atlantic, abandoned by its crew with all its cargo untouched. Hoste...
13 Tammi 201921min
