Half-Arsed History

Episode 420: The History of Cannabis

In this week’s episode, explore the history of the cannabis plant, including its role in historical and modern textile industries, as well as its medicinal, religious, and recreational uses. https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65a47774968ba8001771f445/episodes/6a4f2c742b60482dd229f7e2.mp3 Download Episode (Right click and select “Save as…”)

Episode 419: Mata Hari, the Seductress-Turned-Spy

In this week’s episode, meet Mata Hari, the internationally-renowned exotic dancer who became a spy for… someone… during the First World War. https://open.acast.com/public/streams/65a47774968ba8001771f445/episodes/6a4a5b602d7a15a979500bdd.mp3 Download Episode (Right click and select “Save as…”)

Episode 418: The Stonewall Riots, the Origin of Pride

In this week's episode, learn about the Stonewall Riots, which took place in the wake of a police raid on a NYC gay bar and catalysed the growing gay rights movement.

Episode 417: The History of the FIFA World Cup – Part 3

In this week's episode, conclude the tour of World Cup history with the details of the tournaments from 1990 onwards - all the highlights and lowlights, including persistent issues surrounding bribery and corruption.

Episode 416: The History of the FIFA World Cup – Part 2

In this week's episode, continue to discover the story of the FIFA Men's World Cup, from the postwar return of the tournament in 1950, across years of development and controversy, to the end of the 1980s, as the modern event took shape.