Half-Arsed History

Half-Arsed History's second book, The Most Interesting People You've Never Heard Of, is out now! Buy your copy: 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 33: Caligula, the Mad Roman Emperor

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, uncover the life and times of Caligula, a short-lived Roman emperor known throughout history for his pants-on-head insanity.The Most Interesting People You've Ne...

10 Feb 201928min

Episode 32: Andree's Arctic Balloon Expedition

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, be amazed by the foolish optimism of Salomon Andree and his attempt to reach the North Pole - by hot-air balloon.The Most Interesting People You've Never Heard O...

3 Feb 201928min

Episode 31: Thomas Midgley, the Walking Environmental Disaster

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn about the enormous environmental damage done by one of the most terrible inventors in the history of our civilisation: Thomas Midgley, Jr. The Most Interes...

27 Jan 201919min

Episode 30: Vlad Dracula, the Impaler

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, separate the truth from the fiction when it comes to the legacy of the brutal Vlad the Impaler, who is known for the harsh cruelty he showed to his foes.The Most...

20 Jan 201931min

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.The Mo...

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.The Most Interesting People You've Never Hear...

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.The Most Interesting People You've Never Heard Of, the second Half-Arsed History bo...

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.The Most Interesting Peop...

23 Dec 201820min