Podcast Episodes

Episode 149: William and Caroline Herschel, Stargazing Siblings

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear about the lives and the discoveries made by William and Caroline Herschel, a pair of siblings who were enormously influential on the science of astronomy.

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Published on 4 years, 7 months ago

Episode 148: Ashurbanipal, King of the Universe

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the ancient tale of Ashurbanipal, who styled himself king of the universe, and how his legacy remains alive today almost three millennia after his death.

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Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

Episode 147: The Servile Wars

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn the stories of the Servile Wars, three slave revolts from ancient Rome that led to the emergence of legendary figures such as Spartacus.

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Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

Episode 146: The Final Voyage of the Whaleship Essex

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the tragic tale of the whaleship Essex, the real-life inspiration for Herman Melville's Moby-Dick - a story of what happened when a giant whale attacked a …

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

Episode 145: The Suez Canal

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the long and very interesting history of one of the world's most important waterways, the Suez Canal, and hear about just how many times it's been bloc…

Published on 4 years, 8 months ago

Episode 144: Assassination Attempts on Fidel Castro

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn about all the ridiculous stories behind the times the CIA tried - and failed - to assassinate Fidel Castro, the president of Cuba.

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Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

Episode 143: The Four Great Inventions

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the stories of the Four Great Inventions from ancient China, and how they've impacted the modern world: the compass, papermaking, woodblock printing, and g…

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

Episode 142: Marie Sklodowska Curie, Radiation Pioneer

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, uncover the life story of Marie Sklodowska Curie, a brilliant pioneering scientist who faced significant challenges both inside and outside the lab - but one wh…

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

Episode 141: Alcibiades, the Ancient Greek Playboy

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the tale of Alcibiades: general, diplomat, politician, traitor and turncoat (more than a few times), and an absolute lothario, who influenced the course of…

Published on 4 years, 9 months ago

Episode 140: The Lafitte Brothers, the Roguish Pirates

In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn the history of the infamous Lafitte Brothers, who were privateers, smugglers, political operatives, businessmen, spies, and all around rogues who made an …

Published on 4 years, 10 months ago