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Episode 91: The Tragedy of Ignaz Semmelweis
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…

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Episode 90: The Black Death
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…

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Episode 89: Diogenes, the Hardcore Cynic
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…

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Episode 88: The English Longbow
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

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Episode 87: Edward Jenner, Father of the Vaccine
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 …

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Episode 86: Irene, Byzantine Empress
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…

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Episode 85: Peter Tordenskjold, Norway’s Han Solo
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…

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Episode 84: Black Agnes and the Siege of Dunbar
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

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Episode 83: Johann Friedrich Struensee, Paramour of Queens
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…

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Episode 82: Norwegian Heavy Water Sabotage
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

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