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

Half Hour History Episode 14: The Cornish Pixie!

Nov 23rd, 2017

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 bu

Half Hour History Episode 13: The Real Ragnarok!

Nov 2nd, 2017

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 actuall

Half Hour History Episode 12: Fremantle Lunatic Asylum

Oct 20th, 2017

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 spo

Half Hour History Episode 10: Nelson

Oct 6th, 2017

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)Subscrib

Half Hour History Episode 9: Moondyne Joe!

Sep 21st, 2017

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 ha

Half Hour History Episode 8: Dokkaebi!

Aug 31st, 2017

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 an

Half Hour History Episode 7: Queen Mary of Teck!

Aug 17th, 2017

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

Half Hour History Episode 6: Bad Behaviour on the Batavia!

Aug 3rd, 2017

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

Half Hour History Episode 5: Dire Wolves!

Jul 20th, 2017

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

Half Hour History Episode 4: Traveller Funerals!

Jul 6th, 2017

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

Half Hour History Episode 3: The Great Emu War!

Jun 22nd, 2017

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,

Half Hour History Episode 2: The True History of Lagertha that isn't True!

Jun 7th, 2017

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