Looking for a World of Warships Podcast? A naval history podcast? Or are you just trying to break up that commute? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then this podcast is for you. Okay, all cheesy marketing strategies aside, this podcast dives deep into the history of each ship that is a part of the naval action MMO game World of Warships. If you are looking for a fun Naval History and World of Warships podcast, look no further. Get your own cool Merchandise! https://shop.spreads ...
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The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.
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Educational discussions around Wargaming's World of Warships. Listen in to find talks about game mechanics, ships, and events. We invite you to learn as we learn.
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A brief podcast where Boggzy and Borla chat with a guest about World of Warships. Join the TNG Discord at discord.gg/thenewguys Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gtkwows/support
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WARSHIPS POD aims to put a spotlight on the world’s navies and features warships past, present, and future. We’ll cover current defense issues alongside interviews and commentary on the Royal Navy, US Navy, and all other navies across the globe, as well as looking back at historical events. This is the podcast for WARSHIPS International Fleet Review, a monthly magazine.
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The Warship Tactics Podcast is about the free to play online game World of Warships. The show talks about tactics, tips and game mechanics to help you improve your game play.
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Welcome along to Half-Arsed History! It's a weekly podcast highlighting absurd and entertaining stories from history. Three times a week, it helps host Riley Knight feel as though his useless history degree has some kind of real-world relevance. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HALFHIST24 Get in touch: halfarsedhistory@gmail.com Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/halfarsedhistory Buy Half-Arsed History merch: https://halfar ...
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"World and Wars" is your passport to a riveting exploration of global conflicts with host Aditi Prasad. Discover the triumphs, tragedies, and untold stories behind history's most significant battles. The podcast offers fresh insights into socio-political dynamics, military strategies, and enduring legacies. Whether you're a history buff or simply curious about global wars, this podcast provides an engaging and educational journey. This podcast is a production of Hindustan Times.
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QAH Episode 69: Jim Thorpe, the Greatest Athlete
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Quarter-Arsed History presents: Jim Thorpe, an immensely talented athlete and sportsman who won Olympic gold in mismatched shoes, only to have his medals stripped from him. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HALFHIST24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…
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Can the statues of Easter Island survive climate change?
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Hundreds of monumental human shaped statues are motionless, and exposed to the elements, on Rapa Nui - also known as Easter Island. A name that dates back to 1722, when a Dutch explorer first saw it on Easter Sunday. The statues, or Moai, were there centuries before that and are sacred to the Rapa Nui people. They’ve also become a world famous tour…
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Half-Arsed History is taking to the stage this August, in Melbourne and Sydney! We'll have a great time getting across the histories of these two cities, and there's plenty of other stuff planned - Q&As, meet and greets, tour merch, a song or two, all sorts of things. Hope to see you there! Tickets are available now: https://premier.ticketek.com.au…
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Episode 318: The Modern Olympic Games - Part 1
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In this week's episode, disocver the first half of the history of the Modern Olympic Games, from its inception as a brainchild of Pierre de Coubertin to the interruptions the Games experienced as a result of the Second World War. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HALFHIST24 Ho…
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Monuments Episode 30: Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey
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This week's monument is Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey, an incredible building that stands on a tidal island in a bay in Normandy, France. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HALFHIST24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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QAH Episode 68: Pepsi’s Soviet Warships
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Quarter-Arsed History presents: that time when Pepsi came into possession of a giant fleet of Soviet warships, after brokering a deal to sell Pepsi in the USSR. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HALFHIST24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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33: Making the Royal Navy More Lethal
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Our guests on this episode of the podcast are Dr Emma Salisbury and Will Freer, who recently wrote a commentary for Warships IFR, headlined ‘How to Achieve a More Lethal Royal Navy’, which was based on their recent report for the Council on Geostrategy. Here they discuss various topics associated with the report with podcast host Iain Ballantyne. T…
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What can a rusting warship tell us about tensions in the South China Sea?
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The South China Sea is a major world shipping route bordered by a number of countries including China, the Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, all of whom have staked claims to various zones in this vast expanse of water. But tensions have grown in recent years between China who claim the majority of the South China Sea for themselves and the Philippine…
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Episode 317: Assassination Attempts on US Presidents
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In this week's episode, hear about all the major assassination attempts that have been made on presidents of the United States, both successful and unsuccessful. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HALFHIST24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Monuments Episode 29: Red Square
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This week's monument is Red Square, found in the centre of the Moscow, the Russian capital, a public plaza surrounded by famous buildings such as St Basil's Cathedral and the Kremlin. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HALFHIST24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …
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QAH Episode 67: A Brief History of the Necktie
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Quarter-Arsed History presents: a brief history of the necktie, from its origin as a fashion accessory for Croatian mercenaries to an everyday piece of formal or business clothing. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HALFHIST24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…
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US dairy farm workers infected by bird flu
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The H5N1 bird flu virus has spread from birds to dairy cattle in the United States where a number of agricultural workers have also been infected by it. This is thought to be the first time humans have caught the virus from another mammal and the first time the virus has been detected in cattle. This unusual development is being tracked by virologi…
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Episode 316: History’s Biggest Misconceptions - Part 2
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In this week's episode, learn the truth behind five more commonly-held historical misonceptions: the colour of classical statues, things erroneously associated with Julius Caesar, the existence of the iron maiden, Napoleon's height, and NASA's million-dollar space pen. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek…
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Monuments Episode 28: St Peter's Basilica & the Sistine Chapel
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This week's monuments are St Peter's Basilica, the largest church in the world, and the Sistine Chapel, with its famous ceiling painted by Michelangelo, both found in the Vatican City in Rome. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HALFHIST24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …
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Can the Democrats replace Biden?
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Since the CNN Presidential Debate in June 2024 headlines in the US calling for Joe Biden to pull out of the race have been relentless. There have been questions about his age, performance, and ability to run for a second term in the White House. Biden’s ratings have slipped, and donors and party members have publicly said that Biden should step asi…
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QAH Episode 66: The Dublin Whiskey Fire
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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Dublin Whiskey Fire, when torrents of flaming whiskey flooded through Dublin resulting in the loss of 13 lives - none of them to the fire itself, however, all instead to alcohol poisoning. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HALFHIST24 Hosted …
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Episode 315: The Rosetta Stone
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In this week's episode, discover the story of the Rosetta Stone, a series of 2,000-year-old texts written that became the key to our modern understanding of the Ancient Egyptian language. Tickets for Half-Arsed History Live are available here: https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=HALFHIST24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…
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Monuments Episode 27: Machu Picchu
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This week's monument is Machu Picchu, a mountaintop citadel found in Peru, which served as an imperial retreat during the heyday of the Inca Empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What will a Hungarian presidency mean for the EU?
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The European Union is made up of 27 sovereign member states and has several governing institutions. On 1 July 2024, Viktor Orbán’s government will hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months. This diplomatic role may present its challenges because Hungary takes a divergent view from centrist colleagues in a few areas, tw…
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QAH Episode 65: Edward Dando, the Oyster Thief
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Quarter-Arsed History presents: Edward Dando, a bloke who became infamous in 1830s London for eating vast quantities of oysters, without ever paying for them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 314: Frederic Chopin, the Virtuosic Pianist
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In this week's episode, meet Frédéric Chopin, one of the most famous and celebrated composers and pianists of the Romantic Era, and learn about his life, work, and relationships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Monuments Episode 26: The Forbidden City
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This week's monument is the Forbidden City, a huge palace complex in central Beijing, China, which served as the imperial seat of government for over 500 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Do we have enough energy to power AI?
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Artificial Intelligence is something that’s all around us in our daily lives. And even if we do use it, whether that’s to search for a recipe online, make a funny photo, or ask it to help with our homework, every task that AI does uses power. That power is electricity. Around the world there are thousands of data centres hosting computers that proc…
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QAH Episode 64: The Ball of the Burning Men
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Quarter-Arsed History presents: the Ball of the Burning Men, a wedding celebration at which the reigning French king, Charles the Mad, was almost burnt to a crisp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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So long friends, for now. Thank you for all the support you have given me. This podcast is now an archive, with the exception of occasional uploads when I feel like it.
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Episode 313: Alan Turing and the Enigma Machine
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In this week's episode, learn the incredible story of Alan Turing - a man who not only laid the foundations of modern computer science, but also had an immense impact on the Second World War due to his work in deciphering the Enigma code. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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