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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 …
5 years, 1 month 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, busi…
5 years, 2 months ago
Episode 139: The History of the Toilet
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn the history of the humble toilet, and hear how it has developed over the years from a rudimentary necess…
5 years, 2 months ago
Episode 138: The Order of Assassins
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the true story of the Order of Assassins, also known as the Nizari Ismaili, as they pursued their pol…
5 years, 2 months ago
Episode 137: Alexander Selkirk, the Real-World Crusoe
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the story of Alexander Selkirk, a castaway whose incredible tale was one of the real-life inspirations fo…
5 years, 2 months ago
Episode 136: King Ludwig II, the Fairytale King
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, uncover the tale of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, who was responsible for securing a great cultural legacy for hi…
5 years, 3 months ago
Episode 135: The History of Football
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the history of football, from its origins as an anarchic, violent game played by hundreds to the many…
5 years, 3 months ago
Episode 134: Eleanor of Aquitaine, Grandmother of Europe
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the story of Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of the richest and most powerful women in mediaeval Europe, and le…
5 years, 3 months ago
Episode 133: The First-Term Achievements of Every Single US President
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, test the claim made earlier this week that the outgoing US presidency represents the "greatest first term ever…
5 years, 3 months ago
Episode 132: History’s Shortest Reigns
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the rulers throughout history that had the shortest reigns - although not all of them are accepted, e…
5 years, 4 months ago