Episode 353: The Historic Origins of Popular Sayings - Part 3, Nautical Edition

Episode 353: The Historic Origins of Popular Sayings - Part 3, Nautical Edition

In this week's episode, learn the origins of five sayings that all have a nautical origin: logbook, not enough room to swing a cat, grog, three sheets to the wind, and average.


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QAH Episode 78: The Flemish Revolution

QAH Episode 78: The Flemish Revolution

Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Flemish Revolution, usually known by the name the Flemish Peasant Revolt of 1323-1328, which saw angry Flemish villagers take up arms against their hated feudal lor...

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Episode 327: The Crusades - Part 1

Episode 327: The Crusades - Part 1

In this week's episode, learn about the first three of the crusades undertaken by armed Christian pilgrims, seeking to bring the Holy Land under Christian rule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

29 Sep 202453min

Monuments Episode 39: The Palace of Westminster & Big Ben

Monuments Episode 39: The Palace of Westminster & Big Ben

This week's monument is the Palace of Westminster, the home of the British Parliament, and its famous clock tower, often (incorrectly) referred to as Big Ben. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

27 Sep 202418min

QAH Episode 77: The Six O'Clock Swill

QAH Episode 77: The Six O'Clock Swill

Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Six O'Clock Swill, a name given to the backfired attempt that temperance laws made to curb Aussie and Kiwi alcohol consumption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

25 Sep 202417min

Episode 326: The History of Melbourne LIVE

Episode 326: The History of Melbourne LIVE

In this week's episode, get across the history of the Australian city of Melbourne, recorded live at the Alex Theatre in Melbourne itself. Here is a PDF of the slides used during the show: https://dri...

22 Sep 20242h 1min

Monuments Episode 38: The Arc de Triomphe

Monuments Episode 38: The Arc de Triomphe

This week's monument is the Arc de Triomphe, yet another truly iconic Parisian landmark - one that celebrates the revolutionary and Napoleonic periods of French history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

20 Sep 202417min

QAH Episode 76: The Sydney Riot of 1879

QAH Episode 76: The Sydney Riot of 1879

Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Sydney Riot of 1879, when a riot erupted on during a cricket match between England and NSW due a dodgy umpiring decision. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

18 Sep 202420min

Episode 325: The History of Sydney LIVE

Episode 325: The History of Sydney LIVE

In this week's episode, get across the history of the Australian city of Sydney, recorded live at the Factory Theatre in Sydney itself. Here is a PDF of the slides used during the show: https://drive....

15 Sep 20241h 33min

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