Épisodes

  • Update: On Recent Episodes Being Late and a Few Other Things Too
    Dec 2 2025

    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. Solutions for 2026 forthcoming; apologies for the disruptions in the meantime.


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    12 min
  • Episode 388: Beatrix Potter, the Enterprising Author
    Dec 2 2025

    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 immensely successful series of children's books.


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    51 min
  • Inventions Episode 48: The Pill
    Nov 29 2025

    The pill brought about a huge shift in the history of human civilisation, revolutionising the role of women in society, culture, politics, and economics.


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    27 min
  • QAH Episode 138: The Mad Trapper of Rat River
    Nov 28 2025

    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-long manhunt through the frozen wilderness.


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    26 min
  • Episode 387: Nations Named After People
    Nov 27 2025

    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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    52 min
  • Inventions Episode 47: Velcro
    Nov 26 2025

    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 helping us get to the Moon.


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    24 min
  • QAH Episode 137: W.G. Grace, the Great Cricketer
    Nov 23 2025

    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 helped to revolutionise the game.


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    32 min
  • Episode 386: The History of the Ashes
    Nov 22 2025

    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 against England in Test cricket: the Ashes.


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    54 min