Ranked #1
Episode 266: The History of Artificial Light
Episode 266: The History of Artificial Light
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn how artificial light has helped to create and shape human civilisation, and... Read more
30 Jul 2023
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Ranked #2
Episode 265: J. Robert Oppenheimer, Destroyer of Worlds
Episode 265: J. Robert Oppenheimer, Destroyer of Worlds
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the true story of the life and career of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the scientis... Read more
23 Jul 2023
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Ranked #3
Episode 264: History’s Weirdest Epithets
Episode 264: History’s Weirdest Epithets
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover five historical figures with some of the strangest epithets you’ll ever ... Read more
16 Jul 2023
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Ranked #4
Episode 263: Harald Hardrada, the Last Great Viking
Episode 263: Harald Hardrada, the Last Great Viking
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, uncover the life story of one of the most famous vikings in history: Harald Hardr... Read more
9 Jul 2023
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Ranked #5
Episode 262: King Cnut of the North Sea Empire
Episode 262: King Cnut of the North Sea Empire
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the tale of Cnut the Great, who unified the thrones of Denmark, Norway, and ... Read more
2 Jul 2023
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Ranked #6
Episode 261: The Sinking of the RMS Titanic
Episode 261: The Sinking of the RMS Titanic
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn the full story of the famous ship RMS Titanic – a ship that was touted as b... Read more
23 Jun 2023
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Ranked #7
Episode 260: Captain Cook’s Second and Third Voyages
Episode 260: Captain Cook’s Second and Third Voyages
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the tale of the second and third voyages of Captain James Cook, as he sailed... Read more
18 Jun 2023
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Ranked #8
Episode 259: Captain Cook’s First Voyage
Episode 259: Captain Cook’s First Voyage
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, hear the tale of the first voyage undertaken by Captain James Cook, the first rec... Read more
11 Jun 2023
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Ranked #9
Episode 258: The Nika Riots
Episode 258: The Nika Riots
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, learn about the time that a chariot race sparked a deadly revolt which almost bro... Read more
4 Jun 2023
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Ranked #10
Episode 257: Hurrem Sultan, Ottoman Empress
Episode 257: Hurrem Sultan, Ottoman Empress
In this episode of Half-Arsed History, discover the life story of Hurrem Sultan, one of the most powerful women in Ottom... Read more
28 May 2023
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