Jun 29, 2020
This week learn all about one of the most peculiar jobs of the Industrial Revolution the "Knocker Upper". When you need to wake up for work on time but have no alarm clock the Knocker Ups will rattle your windows to "wake the world from sleeping". Also on this week's episode learn about a tradition that takes place in...
Jun 22, 2020
This week learn all about Indiana's first capital city, famous tree stumps throughout the state, and an enormous cow! Local history can also be some of the most interesting! During WW2 the Soviet Union created all female bomber squadrons. The most fierce of these groups was the 588th Night Bomber Regiment also known...
Jun 15, 2020
This week learn all about the tale of Michael Malloy, also known as "Durable Mike" or the "Rasputin of the Bronx". Malloy survived not one, not two, but five murder attempts! Also discover the man behind the masterpiece of the Eiffel Tower. Gustave Eiffel was an architectural mastermind but there's more to this man than...
Jun 8, 2020
This week learn all about the Ancient Order of Froth Blowers. This British organization found a way to drink beer and raise money for charity all at the same time! While we on the History Buffet always like to keep things pretty lighthearted we also felt the need to discuss a moment in U.S. History that tends to...
Jun 1, 2020
This week we have a Q & A session with our special guest Lucas Holt! We discuss and answer questions regarding various beliefs and aspects of the Catholic faith, the process of becoming a Saint, why Catholic weddings are so long, and more! Lucas also discusses the rarely mentioned Peshtigo Fire and its fascinating...