The History Buffet Podcast
1) Oldest Soldier of Europe, Callanish Stones, and Star Wars Thoughts
On this week's episode Joey & Stock discuss the "Oldest Soldier of Europe" also known as Jean Thurel. Thurel served in the French military for 90 years, fighting in four major wars, multiple continent...Show More
2) First Murder Case in Fountain Co. & Shortest-Serving World Leaders
This week on the History Buffet learn all about the first ever murder trial to take place in Indiana's Fountain County. This case involves Edward Hannegan, a prominent U.S. politician, and Lew Wallace...Show More
3) Live at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis
On this episode The History Buffet goes live from the cemetery with the most dead vice presidents in the country! Crown Hill Cemetery is the third largest (non-governmental) cemetery in the United Sta...Show More
4) Tina Turner Memorial Special!
On this episode of the History Buffet Joey and Stock honor the late Tina Turner! Learn all about Tina's historical musical career from her Guinness World Record setting performance in Rio de Janeiro t...Show More
5) The Great Locomotive Chase, Nazis on Meth, and AI thoughts
On this episode of the History Buffet learn all about the Great Locomotive Chase of the American Civil War, a movie style train heist but real! Also learn about the methamphetamine drug Pervitin which...Show More
6) Mao's Mango Cult and Fascinating New Zealand Facts
On this episode of the History Buffet learn all about the time that Mao Zedong gifted mangoes to some factory workers. As a result of this gift and the cult of personality that surrounded the Chairman...Show More
7) Spooky History of "Bedsheet Ghosts", Divorce by Combat, and the Best (and Worst) Christmas Presents We've Ever Received
On this episode of The History Buffet learn all about the strange and spooky history of the "Bedsheet Ghosts". What was once the most terrifying image of the deceased is now seen as a lighthearted dec...Show More
8) London Sewer Swine, Haitian Dictator "Papa Doc", Favorite Halloween Movies
This week learn all about the feral sewer hogs who roamed the underground tunnels of 19th century London. How did these sewer swine come to be and is it more urban legend than fact? Also this week lea...Show More
London Sewer Swine, Haitian Dictator "Papa Doc", Favorite Halloween Movies
59:36 | Oct 14th, 2022
9) Astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, Non-Human Electoral Candidates, and Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Review
On this episode of The History Buffet learn all about the magnificent feats of renowned female astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt. She provided astronomers the tools to measure the distances of galaxie...Show More
10) Mysterious Murder of Rasputin, El Reno Tornado, Starlight Coke, and French Politics
This episode Joey and Stock discuss the mystery surrounding the murder of Russian monk Grigori Rasputin. Was he a holy man with healing powers or was he vying for the Russian royal throne? Stock discu...Show More
Mysterious Murder of Rasputin, El Reno Tornado, Starlight Coke, and French Politics
1:00:45 | May 15th, 2022