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Update: On Recent Episodes Being Late and a Few Other Things Too
TL;DL: No episodes for the next week or so. I'm a little bit burnt out after a huge year, so I've been struggling to get episodes out on time. Soluti…
5 months ago
Episode 388: Beatrix Potter, the Enterprising Author
Episode 10388
In this week's episode, get to know the remarkable Beatrix Potter, whose historical legacy goes a lot further than just the authorship of an immensel…
5 months ago
Inventions Episode 48: The Pill
Episode 40048
The pill brought about a huge shift in the history of human civilisation, revolutionising the role of women in society, culture, politics, and econom…
5 months ago
QAH Episode 138: The Mad Trapper of Rat River
Episode 20138
Quarter-Arsed History presents: the tale of the Mad Trapper of Rat River, a mysterious figure who led the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on a month-lo…
5 months ago
Episode 387: Nations Named After People
Episode 10387
In this week's episode, hear about the history behind the names of five nations, all named after real historical figures.
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5 months, 1 week ago
Inventions Episode 47: Velcro
Episode 40047
Velcro - or, officially, the hook-and-loop fastener - is a useful little invention that we all still use today, and one that was popularised after he…
5 months, 1 week ago
QAH Episode 137: W.G. Grace, the Great Cricketer
Episode 20137
Quarter-Arsed History presents: the story of W.G. Grace, one of the most famous cricketers from the 19th century, famous for his immense skill which …
5 months, 1 week ago
Episode 386: The History of the Ashes
Episode 10386
In this episode, get across the origin and history of a fierce century-and-a-half sporting rivalry, brought to life whenever Australia face off again…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Inventions Episode 46: The Microwave Oven
Episode 40045
The microwave oven came about due to a very lucky accident involving an electrical engineer and chocolate bar, and today is found in billions of home…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
QAH Episode 136: The Petrov Affair
Episode 20136
Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Petrov Affair, when two Soviet spies caused a major political upheaval by defecting to Australia in the 1950s.
H…
5 months, 2 weeks ago