QAH Episode 83: The Death of William Henry Harrison
Quarter-Arsed History presents: the untimely death of William Henry Harrison, whose 31-day presidency remains the shortest in US history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 Nov 202417min
Episode 332: The Most Controversial US Presidential Elections in History
In this week's episode, learn about three of the most controversial presidential elections in US history and the root cause behind them: the broken Electoral College system. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
3 Nov 20241h
Monuments Episode 44: Chateau Frontenac
This week's monument is Chateau Frontenac, a beautiful palace-like building perched on a hill overlooking Quebec City in Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Nov 202416min
QAH Episode 82: The Melbourne Cup
Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Melbourne Cup, a famous horse race held each year in Melbourne, Victoria, which has generated a few interesting stories across its long history. Hosted on Acast. Se...
30 Okt 202423min
Episode 331: Alves Reis and the Portuguese Banknote Crisis
In this week's episode, get to know Artur Virgilio Alves Reis and hear about the incredible fraud he undertook in 1924, scamming his way into 100 million Portuguese escudos. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
27 Okt 20241h 3min
Monuments Episode 43: The Eiffel Tower
This week's episode is the Eiffel Tower, perhaps the best-known monument on the face of the planet, an iconic part of the French capital, Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
25 Okt 202422min
QAH Episode 81: The Dancing Plague of 1518
Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Dancing Plague of 1518, a bizarre, unexplained phenomenon that saw the citizens of Strasbourg take to the streets and dance unceasingly for weeks on end. Hosted on ...
23 Okt 202416min
Episode 330: Johann Strauss II, the Waltz King
In this week's episode, meet Johann Strauss II, a brilliant composer from the Romantic period, famous for his lively and joyful waltzes.Strauss playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/195Ic94w6sCR...
20 Okt 202456min
