History Buffoons Podcast
Two buffoons who want to learn about history!
Recent Episodes
May 5, 2025
Smack Dabble: Charles Lightoller
Charles Lightoller wasn't merely present for some of the 20th century's most significant maritime events – he survived them all with an almost supernatural resilience. Born into humble beginnings in Lancashire, England in 1874, Lightoller's life story reads like an adventure novel too extraordinary…
April 28, 2025
Run for the Roses: History of the Kentucky Derby
Fascinators, mint juleps, and a centuries-old tradition that nearly collapsed—the Kentucky Derby's rich history goes far beyond the track. How did a 24-year-old architect's twin spires design become an American icon? What cat...
April 23, 2025
The Origin of Weird: Theft of Einstein's Brain/Chess = Genius
What happens when a pathologist steals the brain of one of history's greatest geniuses? In one of the most bizarre tales from scientific history, we dive into the unauthorized removal of Albert Einstein's brain during his 195...
April 21, 2025
Unreasonably Warm: The Children's Blizzard of 1888
A warm January day suddenly plunged into lethal chaos across the American prairie. One moment, children were enjoying their first day back at school after weeks of bitter cold; the next, they were fighting for their lives in ...
April 14, 2025
You're Lucky You're A Person: Lizzie Cyr/Famous 5 Part 2
"You're not a qualified person." With these dismissive words, the Canadian government repeatedly denied women access to the Senate based on a narrow interpretation of constitutional language. But in 1927, five determined wome...
April 9, 2025
The Origin of Weird: "Poison" By Agatha Christie
Did you know a murder mystery novel once helped solve a real-life poisoning case? Agatha Christie's meticulous research and personal experience created stories so scientifically accurate they've saved actual lives. Join us as...