Monuments Episode 13: The Dome of the Rock
This week's monument is the Dome of the Rock, the oldest example of Islamic architecture in the world, found atop Temple Mount in Jerusalem, Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
29 Mars 202421min
QAH Episode 51: Herodotus, the Father of History
Quarter-Arsed History presents: Herodotus, the ancient Greek traveller, writer, and orator whose seminal work Histories established history as an academic discipline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
27 Mars 202419min
Episode 300: The History of History
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, get across a history of history itself, exploring the way we have recorded our own history over the millennia, how our relationship with history has changed, and...
24 Mars 20241h 43min
Monuments Episode 12: Skellig Michael
This week's monument is the monastery on Skellig Michael, built on a tiny island to the southwest of Ireland, which was famously featured in the most recent Star Wars films. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
22 Mars 202415min
QAH Episode 50: Miyamoto Musashi, the Great Duelist
Quarter-Arsed History presents: Miyamoto Musashi, one of the greatest duellists history has ever seen, with an incredible record of 61 victories - one of them with an oar. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
20 Mars 202421min
Episode 299: William Adams and the Real-Life History of Shogun
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the true story of William Adams, the inspiration behind the popular TV show Shogun and his fictional counterpart, John Blackthorne. Hosted on Acast. Se...
17 Mars 202458min
Monuments Episode 11: The Hagia Sophia
This week's monument is the Hagia Sophia, a beautiful and iconic building in Istanbul that has served as a Christian church, Islamic mosque, and secular museum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
15 Mars 202418min
QAH Episode: 49 Project Hajile
Quarter-Arsed History presents: Project Hajile, where British military engineers attempted to create a rocket-powered landing system for heavy airdrops during the Second World War. Hosted on Acast. Se...
13 Mars 202418min
