Podcast Episodes

QAH Episode 72: The Origin of the Teddy Bear

Quarter-Arsed History presents: the origin of the teddy bear, the children's stuffed toy which got its name after a presidential hunting trip in 1902, when Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear.…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Episode 321: Theodore Roosevelt, America's Greatest President - Part 2

In this week's episode, continue to get to know Theodore Roosevelt by hearing all about his foreign policy and evaluate his lasting legacy as president of the US.

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Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Monuments Episode 33: Potala Palace

This week's monument is Potala Palace, a huge, fortress-like palace complex in the Tibetan city of Lhasa.

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Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

QAH Episode 71: The Leicester Balloon Riot

Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Leicester Balloon Riot, an incident that saw tens of thousands of angry people cause a ruckus because they thought a hot air balloon wasn't as big as they were hop…

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Episode 320: Theodore Roosevelt, America's Greatest President - Part 1

In this episode, meet Theodore Roosevelt, and hear about his rise to the office of US president as well as his administration's overwhelmingly positive domestic legacy.

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Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Monuments Episode 32: The Taj Mahal

This week's monument is the Taj Mahal, a huge, opulent mausoleum in the Indian city of Agra, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan I as a resting place for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

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QAH Episode 70: The 1968 Olympic Protest Salute

Quarter-Arsed History presents:the 1968 Olympic protest salute, when two African-American athletes staged a political protest on a medal podium at the Mexico City Olympics.

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Episode 319: The Modern Olympic Games - Part 2

In this week's episode, conclude the history of the modern Olympic Games, covering their story from the beginning of the post-war period through to the present day.

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Monuments Episode 31: The Blue Mosque

This week's monument is the Blue Mosque, found in the Turkish city of Istanbul, one of the most beautiful and magnificent examples of classical Ottoman architecture.

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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.

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