QAH Episode 69: Jim Thorpe, the Great Athlete
Quarter-Arsed History presents: Jim Thorpe, an immensely talented athlete and sportsman who won Olympic gold in mismatched shoes, only to have his medals stripped from him. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
31 Juli 202421min
Episode 318: The Modern Olympic Games - Part 1
In this week's episode, discover the first half of the history of the Modern Olympic Games, from its inception as a brainchild of Pierre de Coubertin to the interruptions the Games experienced as a re...
28 Juli 202458min
Monuments Episode 30: Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey
This week's monument is Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, an incredible building that stands on a tidal island in a bay in Normandy, France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Juli 202414min
QAH Episode 68: Pepsi’s Soviet Warships
Quarter-Arsed History presents: that time when Pepsi came into possession of a giant fleet of Soviet warships, after brokering a deal to sell Pepsi in the USSR. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
24 Juli 202418min
Episode 317: Assassination Attempts on US Presidents
In this week's episode, hear about all the major assassination attempts that have been made on presidents of the United States, both successful and unsuccessful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
21 Juli 20241h 2min
Monuments Episode 29: Red Square
This week's monument is Red Square, found in the centre of the Moscow, the Russian capital, a public plaza surrounded by famous buildings such as St Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin. Hosted on Acast....
19 Juli 202420min
QAH Episode 67: A Brief History of the Necktie
Quarter-Arsed History presents: a brief history of the necktie, from its origin as a fashion accessory for Croatian mercenaries to an everyday piece of formal or business clothing. Hosted on Acast. Se...
17 Juli 202423min
Episode 316: History’s Biggest Misconceptions - Part 2
In this week's episode, learn the truth behind five more commonly-held historical misonceptions: the colour of classical statues, things erroneously associated with Julius Caesar, the existence of the...
14 Juli 202446min
