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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 Ottom…
1 year, 9 months ago
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 me…
1 year, 9 months ago
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…
1 year, 9 months ago
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.
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1 year, 9 months ago
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 i…
1 year, 9 months ago
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 u…
1 year, 9 months ago
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 …
1 year, 9 months ago
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 …
1 year, 9 months ago
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 …
1 year, 9 months ago
Monuments Episode 28: St Peter's Basilica & the Sistine Chapel
This week's monuments are St Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world, and the Sistine Chapel, with its famous ceiling painted by Michelange…
1 year, 9 months ago