Episode 196: Bartholomew Roberts, the Great Pirate - Part 2
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the second half of the tale of Bartholomew Roberts and his ultimate downfall and death, and learn about the role of things like the Jolly Roger during the G...
27 Mar 202240min
Episode 195: Bartholomew Roberts, the Great Pirate - Part 1
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the first half of the tale of Bartholomew Roberts, one of history's most successful pirates, and learn about other pirate-related topics such as various Pir...
20 Mar 202246min
Episode 194: Ludwig van Beethoven, the Musical Innovator
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, uncover the life story of Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the greatest composers in history who created some of the most acclaimed and celebrated musical works, whi...
13 Mar 202248min
Episode 193: The History of Ukraine
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, go on a tour of the history of the land we today call Ukraine and the people that call it home, from Neolithic tribes to Slavic migrants, from Cossack freedom fi...
6 Mar 202249min
Episode 192: Le Loi and the Lam Son Uprising
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the tale of Le Loi, the Vietnamese national hero who delivered his people from the invading colonial Ming dynasty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
27 Feb 202244min
Episode 191: Cleopatra, Egypt's Last Queen - Part 2
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, continue to learn about the life and times of Cleopatra VII Philopator, who played a significant role in not only the governance of Egypt but also the fall of th...
20 Feb 20221h
Episode 190: Cleopatra, Egypt's Last Queen - Part 1
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, get to know one of the most famous figures from ancient history, Cleopatra VII Philopator, and learn how in her younger days she secured her crown against her en...
13 Feb 202246min
Episode 189: The Capture of Guam
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the hilarious and unbelievable story of the Capture of Guam, when a heavily-armed US naval convoy took control of the island of Guam from Spain - without sh...
6 Feb 202241min
