Half Hour History

This week we are regaled with the ripping yarn of the absolute ship-show that was the ill-fated voyage of The Batavia. You will hear about humanity at its absolute worst. And that's just the hosts! GUFFAW. No really, there are skeletons and all sorts of crazy business. Prepare!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Subscribe to us on iTunes as we do this every fortnight! Meanwhile, join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group! And you can now get bonus episodes by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

This week we learn that there's a whole lot more to dire wolves than fantasy tomfunkery! Dire wolves were REAL and we learn all about their sordid past and sexy secrets!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Subscribe to us on iTunes as we do this every fortnight! Meanwhile, join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group! And you can now get bonus episodes by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

This week we learn all about another culture's customs as we wrap our heads around the lavish funerals of the travellers. It's the most fun you'll have listening to people talk about death today!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Subscribe to us on iTunes as we do this every fortnight! Meanwhile, join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group! And you can now get bonus episodes by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

Welcome to a brand new fortnightly podcast where your unqualified host Jacinta attempts to explain an interesting bit of history and an even less qualified co-host Luke attempts to derail her.Many of our topics will be pop culture inspired, and after both undergoing marathon Vikings viewings we were pretty keen to find out the true history behind our favourite kickass viking shield maiden, Lagertha! Jacinta delves deep into a whole lot of history that might not even actually be true, thereby undermining the very premise of the show in the second episode. Classy!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Subscribe to us on iTunes as we do this every fortnight! Meanwhile, join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group! And you can now get bonus episodes by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

This week we learn all about the Korean goblin spirit thing the Dokkaebi and where it comes from, what it does, and how it relates to a crazy story about dongers that caps off the podcast. We're nothing if not reliable. Stop your yearning and start your learning!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Subscribe to us on iTunes as we do this every fortnight! Meanwhile, join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group! And you can now get bonus episodes by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

This time we learn about one of the most awesome and terrifying conflicts in Australia's history - that time when a whole heap of maniac emus terrorised a bunch of farmers for lulz. Plus we speculate about all sorts of related possibilities, like the unstoppable hybrid - the Manmu!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Subscribe to us on iTunes as we do this every fortnight! Meanwhile, join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group! And you can now get bonus episodes by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

This week we learn all about the stony-faced royal Queen Mary of Teck and how she tamed her horrible family! Plus we learn all about where the Prince Albert came from! Probably! Teck a chance and get ready to LEARN!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Subscribe to us on iTunes as we do this every fortnight! Meanwhile, join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group! And you can now get bonus episodes by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

Welcome to a brand new fortnightly podcast where your unqualified host Jacinta attempts to explain an interesting bit of history and an even less qualified co-host Luke attempts to derail her.This week we look at a true blue Aussie legend as we learn all about the heroic war time antics of Simpson and his donkey aka "a bloke and his donk". What really happened out there on those donkey strewn beaches of the Great War? It would be riDONKulous to miss this! (And stay tuned. Episode 2 is dropping today as well!)Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Subscribe to us on iTunes as we do this every fortnight! Meanwhile, join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group! And you can now get bonus episodes by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

In the final Half Hour History for 2017 we learn the incredibly wonderful and bizarre story of the mysterious "Cornish Pixie" who ended up in... Perth!? This one is full of twists and turns and is going to punch you right in the curiosity button. And, image wise - this is the closest to Abbie Cornish with a pixie cut that I could get. ENJOY!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Subscribe to us on iTunes as we do this every fortnight! Meanwhile, join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group! And you can now get bonus episodes by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

This week we learn all about Nelson and all the crazy tomshippery and cannon-booming and naval-gazing that comes along with him. How did he earn his mighty column? Let's LEARN!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Subscribe to us on iTunes as we do this every fortnight! Meanwhile, join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group! And you can now get bonus episodes by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

Now that you've seen the candy-coloured, cartoon, comical version of Ragnarok, why not learn about the unbridled horrors (and kink!) of the REAL Ragnarok! That's right, the real historical Ragnarok that actually happened... I mean is actually going to happen... probably! You won't see Tom Hiddleston give birth to an eight-legged horse! It's a LEARNPOCALYPSE!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Subscribe to us on iTunes as we do this every fortnight! Meanwhile, join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group! And you can now get bonus episodes by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

Ho ho ho it's a surprise Half Hour History Christmas special where we get into the legends of Iceland's Yule Lads. Ever wanted your sausage swiped? This is the story for you!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Subscribe to us on iTunes as we do this every fortnight! Meanwhile, join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group! And you can now get bonus episodes by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

This week we delve into the dark history of one of the most haunted places in the southern hemisphere - the former Fremantle Lunatic Asylum! And what's more we ACTUALLY WENT THERE! Find out about its creepy past and famous spooks! Spoopy spoops! But I ain't afraid of no ghost!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Subscribe to us on iTunes as we do this every fortnight! Meanwhile, join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group! And you can now get bonus episodes by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!

This week we learn all about notorious West Australian bushranger/escape artist extraordinaire Moondyne Joe who, quite frankly, was probably just having a bit of a laugh, because the olden times were super boring. He had a shock of ginger hair and an attitude to match! It's LEARNING TIME!Download here! (click to stream, right-click to save)Subscribe to us on iTunes as we do this every fortnight! Meanwhile, join the discussion in our friendly Facebook group! And you can now get bonus episodes by subscribing/supporting us on Patreon!