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Episode 98: Ching Shih, Pirate Queen
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the story of Ching Shih, one of the most powerful pirates the world has ever seen, who at her peak led a fleet of hundreds and a crew of tens of thousands.…
Published on 5 years, 7 months ago
Episode 97: Colonel Blood, Thief of Crowns
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, be amazed by the incredible exploits of "Colonel" Thomas Blood, a thief, kidnapper, con man, turncoat, impersonator, traitor, and rogue who attempted the heist …
Published on 5 years, 7 months ago
Episode 96: The Bone Wars
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, explore the bitter rivalry between Othniel Charles Marsh and Edward Drinker Cope, two palaeontologists whose undying hatred for one another resulted in the Bone…
Published on 5 years, 8 months ago
Episode 95: The Mechanical Turk
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the story of the Mechanical Turk, a chess-playing automaton from over 250 years ago that stunned and mystified with its chess-playing skill and fiercely-gu…
Published on 5 years, 8 months ago
Episode 94: The March of the Ten Thousand
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the story of the Ten Thousand: "an epic tale of marooned Greek mercenaries in enemy territory, with betrayal and beheadings, a Persian brotherly blood feud…
Published on 5 years, 8 months ago
Episode 93: The Cod Wars
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, explore an interesting and overlooked bit of Cold War history - the Cod Wars, which helped to shape 20th century politics, geography, and British haute cuisine.…
Published on 5 years, 8 months ago
Episode 92: The History of the Potato
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn the surprisingly interesting history of the humble potato, and how it has strongly influenced the course of history and made the world into what it is tod…
Published on 5 years, 8 months ago
Episode 91: The Tragedy of Ignaz Semmelweis
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the tragic story of Ignaz Semmelweis, a man whose pioneering medical work has saved millions of lives over the years - as well as being especially relevant…
Published on 5 years, 9 months ago
Episode 90: The Black Death
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn about one of the most devastating diseases the world has ever seen - the Black Death, which killed countless millions of people and reduced Europe's popul…
Published on 5 years, 9 months ago
Episode 89: Diogenes, the Hardcore Cynic
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the life and times of Diogenes the Cynic, a famous Ancient Greek philosopher who was known for living in a jar, making a mockery of the establishment, …
Published on 5 years, 9 months ago