Half-Arsed History

Half-Arsed History's second book, The Most Interesting People You've Never Heard Of, releases on the 29th of September and is now available for pre-order: https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/bkq2G9

Welcome along to Half-Arsed History! It's a weekly podcast highlighting absurd and entertaining stories from history. Twice a week, it helps host Riley Knight feel as though his useless history degree has some kind of real-world relevance.

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If you've just discovered the show and aren't sure which of the 400+ episodes to start with, here are some suggestions:

Episode 139: The History of the Toilet - https://sptfy.com/PK3J • https://apple.co/3Giftt3

Episode 75: The Great Emu War - https://sptfy.com/PK3K • https://apple.co/4jKCvr7

Episode 197: The History of Nuclear Weapons - https://sptfy.com/PK3L • https://apple.co/4jygYlc

Episode 233: The 1930 FIFA World Cup - https://sptfy.com/PK3M • https://apple.co/4iltL9P

Episode 106: The First Circumnavigation - https://sptfy.com/PK3N • https://apple.co/4jewsLj

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Episode 20: Ned Kelly, Australia's Famous Outlaw - Part 1

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, be amazed at the ridiculous nonsense that went on during the early life of Ned Kelly, before he became the notorious bushranger and outlaw.The Most Interesting P...

11 Nov 201830min

Episode 19: Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, uncover the complicated and tragic relationship between the cousins, rivals, and queens: Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I.The Most Interesting People You've ...

4 Nov 201836min

Episode 18: Léo Major, the Québécois Rambo

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, be amazed by the story of Leo Major, a Canadian soldier who single-handedly (and single-eyededly) liberated a Dutch town.The Most Interesting People You've Never...

28 Okt 201824min

Episode 17: The Mongol Conquest of Khwarezmia

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, witness the ruthless brutality of the early Mongol Empire as they engaged in the Mongol Conquest of Khwarezmia.The Most Interesting People You've Never Heard Of,...

21 Okt 201827min

Episode 16: Deborah Sampson, American Revolutionary

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, find out about Deborah Sampson, a woman disguised herself as a man so she could fight in the American Revolution.The Most Interesting People You've Never Heard O...

14 Okt 201818min

Episode 15: The Battle of Tours - Part 2

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, get amongst what happened during the Battle of Tours, and the ongoing debate about its significance in world history.The Most Interesting People You've Never Hea...

7 Okt 201822min

Episode 14: The Battle of Tours - Part 1

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, get a sense of the lead-up to an event that is said to have changed the course of world history - the Battle of Tours.The Most Interesting People You've Never He...

30 Sep 201819min

Episode 13: The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, get more information about a hugely significant event in world history: The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand.The Most Interesting People You've Never Heard Of, t...

23 Sep 201825min