Dec 24, 2020
On this week's episode of The History Buffet learn all about the resistance fight against the German colonization of East Africa led by Sultan Mkwawa. Mkwawa met an unfortunate fate however the story of his skull is an interesting one... Also learn about how medieval scribes drew quite the comedic doodles in the margins...
Nov 26, 2020
On this week's episode of learn all about the infamous conman Gregor MacGregor a Scottish born British soldier who pulled off one of the most brazen confidence tricks in history. Also this week hear about the numeric system created by the Cistercian monks that almost won out to be the main number system used throughout...
Oct 31, 2020
This week learn all about how tootsie rolls may have been the saving grace of a group of Marines during the Korean War. Also this week learn about an oft-forgotten war in Indiana between two rival canal towns. For this special Halloween edition of the History Buffet Joey & Stock review their favorite Halloween candy!...
Oct 21, 2020
On this week's episode learn all about the mysterious similarities surrounding Edgar Allen Poe's only novel and an actual shipwrecked crew from the 19th century. Was it simply coincidence or something more sinister.... Also learn about the largest maritime disaster in U.S. history and why you've never heard of it! This...
Oct 14, 2020
This week learn all about the greatest beer run in history when a U.S. Marine decided to bring the comforts of home to the front lines in Vietnam. Also this week hear about the covert operations of the Underground Railroad and the clever use of quilt designs to help get slaves to freedom. Lastly have you ever heard...