Episode 319: The Modern Olympic Games - Part 2
In this week's episode, conclude the history of the modern Olympic Games, covering their story from the beginning of the post-war period through to the present day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
4 Aug 20241h 2min
Monuments Episode 31: The Blue Mosque
This week's monument is the Blue Mosque, found in the Turkish city of Istanbul, one of the most beautiful and magnificent examples of classical Ottoman architecture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
2 Aug 202417min
QAH Episode 69: Jim Thorpe, the Great Athlete
Quarter-Arsed History presents: Jim Thorpe, an immensely talented athlete and sportsman who won Olympic gold in mismatched shoes, only to have his medals stripped from him. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
31 Jul 202421min
Episode 318: The Modern Olympic Games - Part 1
In this week's episode, discover the first half of the history of the Modern Olympic Games, from its inception as a brainchild of Pierre de Coubertin to the interruptions the Games experienced as a re...
28 Jul 202458min
Monuments Episode 30: Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey
This week's monument is Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, an incredible building that stands on a tidal island in a bay in Normandy, France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Jul 202414min
QAH Episode 68: Pepsi’s Soviet Warships
Quarter-Arsed History presents: that time when Pepsi came into possession of a giant fleet of Soviet warships, after brokering a deal to sell Pepsi in the USSR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
24 Jul 202418min
Episode 317: Assassination Attempts on US Presidents
In this week's episode, hear about all the major assassination attempts that have been made on presidents of the United States, both successful and unsuccessful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
21 Jul 20241h 2min
Monuments Episode 29: Red Square
This week's monument is Red Square, found in the centre of the Moscow, the Russian capital, a public plaza surrounded by famous buildings such as St Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin. Hosted on Acast....
19 Jul 202420min
