Episode 148: Ashurbanipal, King of the Universe
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the ancient tale of Ashurbanipal, who styled himself king of the universe, and how his legacy remains alive today almost three millennia after his death. Ho...
25 Apr 202137min
Episode 147: The Servile Wars
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn the stories of the Servile Wars, three slave revolts from ancient Rome that led to the emergence of legendary figures such as Spartacus. Hosted on Acast. S...
18 Apr 202141min
Episode 146: The Final Voyage of the Whaleship Essex
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the tragic tale of the whaleship Essex, the real-life inspiration for Herman Melville's Moby-Dick - a story of what happened when a giant whale attacked a s...
11 Apr 202136min
Episode 145: The Suez Canal
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the long and very interesting history of one of the world's most important waterways, the Suez Canal, and hear about just how many times it's been block...
4 Apr 202139min
Episode 144: Assassination Attempts on Fidel Castro
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn about all the ridiculous stories behind the times the CIA tried - and failed - to assassinate Fidel Castro, the president of Cuba. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
28 Mar 202135min
Episode 143: The Four Great Inventions
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the stories of the Four Great Inventions from ancient China, and how they've impacted the modern world: the compass, papermaking, woodblock printing, and gu...
21 Mar 202143min
Episode 142: Marie Sklodowska Curie, Radiation Pioneer
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, uncover the life story of Marie Sklodowska Curie, a brilliant pioneering scientist who faced significant challenges both inside and outside the lab - but one who...
14 Mar 202142min
Episode 141: Alcibiades, the Ancient Greek Playboy
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the tale of Alcibiades: general, diplomat, politician, traitor and turncoat (more than a few times), and an absolute lothario, who influenced the course of ...
7 Mar 202151min
