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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 ove…
6 years, 1 month 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 count…
6 years, 1 month 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…
6 years, 1 month ago
Episode 88: The English Longbow
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn all about the English longbow, which played a decisive role in the military history of western Europe be…
6 years, 2 months ago
Episode 87: Edward Jenner, Father of the Vaccine
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the life of Edward Jenner, a man who perhaps saved more lives than any other human in the history of …
6 years, 2 months ago
Episode 86: Irene, Byzantine Empress
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the story of Irene of Athens, who rose to rule the Byzantine Empire in her own right through a combinatio…
6 years, 2 months ago
Episode 85: Peter Tordenskjold, Norway’s Han Solo
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, uncover the incredible exploits of the brazen sea captain Peter Tordenskjold, who fought for Denmark-Norway ag…
6 years, 2 months ago
Episode 84: Black Agnes and the Siege of Dunbar
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the ridiculous story of the Siege of Dunbar, where a Scottish noblewoman known as Black Agnes thoroughly …
6 years, 3 months ago
Episode 83: Johann Friedrich Struensee, Paramour of Queens
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn the tale of Johann Friedrich Struensee, who took control of the Kingdom of Denmark in the eighteenth cen…
6 years, 3 months ago
Episode 82: Norwegian Heavy Water Sabotage
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the remarkable tale of the Norwegian and Allied saboteurs who fought a secret and dangerous war against t…
6 years, 3 months ago