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The History Buffet

The History Buffet

By: Joey & Stock
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 A unique history podcast covering the weird, bizarre, and oft forgotten parts of history. Hosts Joey and Stock are both teachers who are bringing their buffet style history conversations to the podcasting world. Each episode will consist of a "main course" or main story of an odd event in history. One main course from Joey and one from Stock. Each episode will also have "side dishes" where both Joey and Stock will argue, debate, and wax poetic about historical movies, music, books, and the ever-changing nature of history! World
Episodes
  • Oldest Soldier of Europe, Callanish Stones, and Star Wars Thoughts

    Oldest Soldier of Europe, Callanish Stones, and Star Wars Thoughts
    Jun 28 2024

    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 continents, and living in three centuries! We also discuss the Callanish Scottish standing stones that predate Stonehenge. We also discuss regional colloquialisms and our thoughts on recent Star Wars media. Listen and enjoy!
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    49 mins
  • First Murder Case in Fountain Co. & Shortest-Serving World Leaders

    First Murder Case in Fountain Co. & Shortest-Serving World Leaders
    Nov 30 2023

    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, famous author. Also this week we take a look at the shortest-serving world leaders. Not based on their stature but on their time as heads of state. Listen and enjoy!
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    43 mins
  • Live at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis

    Live at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis
    Jul 7 2023

    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 States and is filled with interesting epitaphs, authors, bank robbers, inventors, vice presidents, and the 23rd president of the United States. Join Joey and Stock as they banter and explore this historic landmark. Listen and enjoy!
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    54 mins
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