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Episode 191: Cleopatra, Egypt's Last Queen - Part 2
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, continue to learn about the life and times of Cleopatra VII Philopator, who played a significant role in not o…
4 years, 2 months ago
Episode 190: Cleopatra, Egypt's Last Queen - Part 1
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, get to know one of the most famous figures from ancient history, Cleopatra VII Philopator, and learn how in he…
4 years, 2 months ago
Episode 189: The Capture of Guam
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the hilarious and unbelievable story of the Capture of Guam, when a heavily-armed US naval convoy took co…
4 years, 2 months ago
Episode 188: Operation Mincemeat
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, uncover the incredible story of Operation Mincemeat, one of the most elaborate and unbelievable intelligence r…
4 years, 3 months ago
Episode 187: The Great Train Robbery
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the tale of the Great Train Robbery, when in 1963 a group of gang members held up and robbed a mail train…
4 years, 3 months ago
Episode 186: The Battles of Salamis and Plataea
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn what happened during the decisive battles of Salamis and Plataea, when the Greeks finally gained the upp…
4 years, 3 months ago
Episode 185: The Battle of Thermopylae
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the tale of the Battle of Thermopylae, when a small force of Greek hoplites held off and fought a brave l…
4 years, 3 months ago
Episode 184: The Battle of Marathon
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the story of the Battle of Marathon, a battle of immense importance not just in ancient history, but …
4 years, 4 months ago
Episode 183: The 1908 New York to Paris Race
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the ridiculous story of the 1908 New York to Paris Race, which involved everything from plans to drive ac…
4 years, 4 months ago
Episode 182: The Nine Years’ War and the End of Gaelic Ireland
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, begin to understand an important chapter in Ireland's tragic and complicated history: the Nine Years' War, whi…
4 years, 4 months ago