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Episode 181: Caravaggio, the Brawling Painter
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn the incredible life story of Caravaggio, one of the most famous painters in history - he wasn't just a m…
4 years, 4 months ago
Episode 180: Fritz Duquesne, Vengeful Adventurer
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the tale of Fritz Duquesne, a South African who throughout his adventure-filled life was a hunter, soldie…
4 years, 4 months ago
Episode 179: The Rum Rebellion
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the story behind Australia's first (and only) military coup, when William Bligh was overthrown as gov…
4 years, 5 months ago
Episode 178: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the Legendary Composer - Part 2
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the rest of the life story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, how he set himself up as a successful performer an…
4 years, 5 months ago
Episode 177: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the Legendary Composer - Part 1
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the first half of the life story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and his adventures as a child and young man …
4 years, 5 months ago
Episode 176: Zoe and Theodora Porphyrogenita
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, uncover the story of Zoe and Theodora Porphyrogenita, two sisters who rose to power in the ruthless, cutthroat…
4 years, 5 months ago
Episode 175: Marcus Licinius Crassus, Roman Oligarch
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the story of the richest man in ancient Rome, who was a real nasty piece of work: Marcus Licinius Crassus…
4 years, 6 months ago
Episode 174: History’s Weirdest Deaths - Part 2
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, be entertained with some morbid comedy with the stories of ten more weird and ridiculous deaths from across hi…
4 years, 6 months ago
Episode 173: Famous Last Words
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the very entertaining last words of four figures from throughout history: Marie Antoinette, John Segwick,…
4 years, 6 months ago
Episode 172: The Erfurt Latrine Disaster
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the comedic tragedy - or is it the tragic comedy - of the Erfurt Latrine Disaster, when a huge group of m…
4 years, 6 months ago