Episode 182: The Nine Years’ War and the End of Gaelic Ireland
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, begin to understand an important chapter in Ireland's tragic and complicated history: the Nine Years' War, which effectively brought about the end of an autonomo...
19 Des 202141min
Episode 181: Caravaggio, the Brawling Painter
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn the incredible life story of Caravaggio, one of the most famous painters in history - he wasn't just a masterful artist, however, but a lifelong street bra...
12 Des 202141min
Episode 180: Fritz Duquesne, Vengeful Adventurer
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the tale of Fritz Duquesne, a South African who throughout his adventure-filled life was a hunter, soldier, spy, writer, and... film publicist? whose lifelo...
5 Des 202147min
Episode 179: The Rum Rebellion
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the story behind Australia's first (and only) military coup, when William Bligh was overthrown as governor of New South Wales - the Rum Rebellion. Hoste...
28 Nov 202152min
Episode 178: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the Legendary Composer - Part 2
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the rest of the life story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, how he set himself up as a successful performer and composer in Vienna, and discover his lifelong lov...
21 Nov 202156min
Episode 177: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the Legendary Composer - Part 1
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the first half of the life story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and his adventures as a child and young man as he travelled Europe, performing as a child virtu...
14 Nov 202146min
Episode 176: Zoe and Theodora Porphyrogenita
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, uncover the story of Zoe and Theodora Porphyrogenita, two sisters who rose to power in the ruthless, cutthroat world of Byzantine politics. Hosted on Acast. See ...
7 Nov 202143min
Episode 175: Marcus Licinius Crassus, Roman Oligarch
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the story of the richest man in ancient Rome, who was a real nasty piece of work: Marcus Licinius Crassus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
31 Okt 202152min
