Episode 337: Famous Wartime Animals
In this week's episode, meet five famous animals who have all served in the military: Cher Ami the pigeon, Wojtek the bear, Simon the cat, Reckless the pony, and William the goat. Hosted on Acast. Se...
8 Des 202453min
Monuments Episode 49: Mount Rushmore
This week's monument is Mount Rushmore, also known as Tȟuŋkášila Šákpe - a mountainside in the US state of South Dakota that features colossal sculptures of four notable US presidents. Hosted on Aca...
6 Des 202420min
QAH Episode 87: Sir Hubert Wilkins, the Adventurer from Adelaide
Quarter-Arsed History presents: the tale of Sir Hubert Wilkins, a photographer, pilot, war hero, explorer, and ornithologist who led a truly remarkable life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
4 Des 202426min
Update: They Gave This Man a Book Deal
We did it - they gave this man a book deal! "History's Strangest Deaths" will be published by Allen & Unwin next year, with more information coming in a few months. Thank you so much to everyone for a...
3 Des 20246min
Episode 336: Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
In this week's episode, get to know the US civil rights activise Rosa Parks, who made a stand for justice when she refused to give up her seat on a racially-segregated bus. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
1 Des 202451min
Monuments Episode 48: The Golden Gate Bridge
This week's monument is the Golden Gate Bridge, an (allegedly) orange suspension bridge that spans the entrance to the San Francisco Bay in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
29 Nov 202419min
QAH Episode 86: The Reign of Caracalla and Geta
Quarter-Arsed History presents: the reign of Caracalla and Geta, two murderous brothers who served - very briefly - as co-emperors of the Roman Empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
27 Nov 202416min
Episode 335: The History of the Gladiators
In this week's episode, learn all about the history of ancient Roman gladiators: who they were, how they trained and fought, and what happened to them when they won or lost. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
24 Nov 20241h 23min
