QAH Episode 104: The War of the Oaken Bucket - Remastered
Quarter-Arsed History presents: another telling of the War of the Oaken Bucket, one of the shortest episode topics ever covered by this tinpot history podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
2 Apr 202518min
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. Hosted on Acast. See a...
30 Mar 20251h 1min
Inventions Episode 13: Toilet Paper
Toilet paper is something we have been wiping our bums with it for almost 1,500 years - an old invention with quite a few interesting details in its story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
28 Mar 202522min
QAH Episode 103: The Affair of the Diamond Necklace - Remastered
Quarter-Arsed History presents: a retelling of the Affair of the Diamond Necklace, when a French con woman scammed a rich cardinal in a truly scandalous manner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
26 Mar 202525min
Episode 352: The History of NATO
In this episode, learn all about the origin and history of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, and the uncertain future it faces in the current global political landscape. Hosted on Acast. See ac...
23 Mar 20251h 7min
Inventions Episode 12: The Stirrup
The stirrup is an invention that transformed warfare by making mounted cavalry more effective than ever before - which may have had profound social, not just military, consequences across the centurie...
21 Mar 202525min
QAH Episode 102: D.B. Cooper - Remastered
Quarter-Arsed History presents: D.B. Cooper, a man who hijacked a plane, extracted a US$200,000 ransom, and skydived away, never to be seen again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
19 Mar 202530min
Episode 351: Saint Patrick, Apostle of Ireland
In this week's episode, get to know the real Saint Patrick, whose true life story is often overshadowed by the myths and legends associated with him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
16 Mar 202549min
