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.The Most Interesting Peop...
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
Episode 140: The Lafitte Brothers, the Roguish Pirates
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn the history of the infamous Lafitte Brothers, who were privateers, smugglers, political operatives, businessmen, spies, and all around rogues who made an u...
28 Feb 202151min
Episode 139: The History of the Toilet
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn the history of the humble toilet, and hear how it has developed over the years from a rudimentary necessity to something that has bolstered both public hea...
21 Feb 202156min
Episode 138: The Order of Assassins
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the true story of the Order of Assassins, also known as the Nizari Ismaili, as they pursued their political and religious goals with fanatically loyal, ...
14 Feb 202143min
Episode 137: Alexander Selkirk, the Real-World Crusoe
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the story of Alexander Selkirk, a castaway whose incredible tale was one of the real-life inspirations for the famous novel Robinson Crusoe.The Most Interes...
7 Feb 202141min
