Episode 29: The Mary Celeste
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, be mystified at the tale of the Mary Celeste, a ship that was discovered in the middle of the Atlantic, abandoned by its crew with all its cargo untouched. Hoste...
13 Jan 201921min
Episode 28: Wu Zetian, Empress of China
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, explore the life of the only female ruler of China, known for ruthless and strong leadership, the empress Wu Zetian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
6 Jan 201919min
Episode 27: Wilhelm II, the Last German Emperor
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, explore the absolute lunacy of the last emperor of Germany, Kaiser Wilhelm II. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Dec 201829min
Episode 26: The Cadaver Synod
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear about the utter insanity involved in the Cadaver Synod, where a pope was dug up to be put on trial months after he'd actually died. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
23 Dec 201820min
Episode 25: The Defenestrations of Prague
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear about how a group of angry Bohemians chucked some blokes out of a window to trigger a religious war - and then did it again two hundred years later. Hosted ...
16 Dec 201824min
Episode 24: Lord Timothy Dexter, the Whacko Entrepreneur
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the insane economic genius of "Lord" Timothy Dexter, the original cashed-up bogan who built his fortune through ridiculous business decisions. Hosted on...
9 Dec 201828min
Episode 23: Georg Elser and his Plot to Kill Hitler
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the story of an unsung German hero, Georg Elser, who attempted to kill Hitler all by himself just after the outbreak of the Second World War. Hosted on ...
2 Dec 201836min
Episode 22: Jeanne de Clisson, Lioness of Brittany
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the incredible life of Jeanne de Clisson, who became known as the Lioness of Brittany after a brutal career from boring noblewoman to bloodthirsty pirat...
25 Nov 201824min
