QAH Episode 93: Kubla Khan, Coleridge’s Opium-Induced Masterpiece
Quarter-Arsed History presents: the supposed tale behind the creation of the poem Kubla Khan, one of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's most famous works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
15 Jan 202516min
Episode 342: The Travels of Marco Polo
In this week's episode, meet Marco Polo, the famous Italian explorer, and learn all about his travels to the Far East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Jan 202559min
Inventions Episode 2: The Plough
The plough is a humble and ancient invention that revolutionised agriculture around the world, helping to generate food surpluses that in turn enabled human development and technological advancement. ...
10 Jan 202519min
QAH Episode 92: Ubre Blanca, Fidel Castro’s Favourite Cow
Quarter-Arsed History presents: the tale of Ubre Blanca, a cow that rose to become a national icon in Cuba, a favourite of the Cuban leader at the time, Fidel Castro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
8 Jan 202517min
Episode 341: The History of Cricket - Part 2
In this week's episode, continue to learn the history of cricket, from its rise as an international sporting competition across the late 19th century to the popular, professional sport it is today. Ho...
5 Jan 20251h 14min
QAH Episode 91: The 1868 Indigenous Australian Tour of England
Quarter-Arsed History presents: the story of Australia's first-ever international sporting tour, when in 1868 a group of indigenous Australians travelled all the way to England to play cricket. Hoste...
1 Jan 202520min
Episode 340: The History of Cricket - Part 1
In this week's episode, learn about the early origins of cricket, and its development from an informal childrens' game to a major sport played across the world, throughout the British Empire. Hosted o...
29 Des 20241h 19min
