QAH Episode 119: Charles Boycott and the Boycott Affair
Quarter-Arsed History presents: the story of Charles Boycott, whose immense unpopularity as a landlord let to the term "boycott" being coined. History's Strangest Deaths, the first Half-Arsed History ...
16 Jul 202521min
Episode 368: The French Revolution - Part 2: The Revolution
In this week's episode, get across the story of the opening days of the French Revolution - the public protests and disorder which culminated in the legendarily famous Storming of the Bastille. Histor...
13 Jul 202554min
Inventions Episode 28: The Bicycle
The bicycle is a truly marvellous invention, not only unlocking an all-new form of personal transportation and mobility, but also offering humanity the greatest gift of all: speed. History's Strangest...
11 Jul 202519min
QAH Episode 118: Run Like Pheidippides - A Half-Arsed History Couch to 5K
Quarter-Arsed History presents: of all things, this week, a guide to how you could try your hand at long-distance running by giving a Couch to 5K a crack.Hi-res version of the Couch to 5K template: ht...
9 Jul 202549min
Episode 367: The French Revolution - Part 1: The Crisis
In this week's episode, learn about the leadup to and origins of the French Revolution, culminating in the breakdown of the Estates-General and the Tennis Court Oath in 1789. History's Strangest Death...
6 Jul 202556min
Inventions Episode 27: The Stethoscope
The stethoscope has provided doctors with an efficient and non-invasive way to assess and diagnose patients, while also helping to advance our understanding of cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses...
4 Jul 202519min
QAH Episode 117: The Canadian Caper
Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Canadian Caper, when the Canadian government smuggled six US diplomats out of Tehran during the Iran Hostage Crisis using a CIA-backed fake film.History's Strangest...
2 Jul 202529min
Episode 366: How Iran and the West Became Enemies
In this week's episode, unravel the long and complicated geopolitical history that turned Iran from one of the West's staunchest regional allies in the Middle East into one of its bitterest foes.Histo...
29 Jun 20251h 3min
