Episode 295: King Stephen, Empress Matilda, and the Anarchy
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn all about the Anarchy, a devastating civil war that took place in 12th-century England in the wake of a succession crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
18 Feb 202440min
Monuments Episode 7: The Pantheon
This week's monument is the Pantheon, found in the Italian capital city of Rome - an ancient Roman temple built almost a thousand years ago, the exquisitely-decorated Pantheon is still in use today as...
16 Feb 202419min
QAH Episode 45: Louis Edward Curdes, the Friendly Fire Pilot
Quarter-Arsed History presents: Edward Louis Curdes, an American flying ace from the Second World War, who not only deliberately shot down an American plane, but was awarded a medal for it. Hosted on...
14 Feb 202417min
Episode 294: The Lost Secret of Greek Fire
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, uncover the mystery of a forgotten technology, an incendiary weapon that burnt even after being doused with water: Greek Fire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
11 Feb 202448min
Monuments Episode 6: Mahabodhi Temple
This week's monument is Mahabodhi Temple, an ancient and exquisite place of worship found in northeast India, said to be where the Buddhist faith was founded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...
9 Feb 202413min
QAH Episode 44: Michael Howe, the Vandemonian Bushranger
Quarter-Arsed History presents: Michael Howe, a fearsomely cruel bushranger who terrorised the people of Van Diemen's Land - colonial Tasmania - in the early 19th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
7 Feb 202418min
Episode 293: The Treaty of Waitangi
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear all about the Treaty of Waitangi - how and why it was written, translated, and signed, as well as the many important consequences it had for Aotearoa New Ze...
4 Feb 202457min
Monuments Episode 5: Petra
This week's monument is Petra, an ancient city built thousands of years ago in what is today Jordan, with many of its most famous buildings exquisitely carved out of rock faces. Hosted on Acast. See ...
2 Feb 202415min
