Ill-Equipped History
Two non-historians with a passion for history tell stories of the past in a way that will make you laugh.
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Emileigh and Morgan go through the eras of Christmas movies and discuss how they reflect the mindset and environment of their times. Plus some healthy discussion on ehat is and isn't a Christmas movie. It's a hill we will Die Hard on, if you will.
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It was a peaceful day for the citizens of Cisco, Texas, a few days before Christmas in 1927. Suddenly, four men, one dressed as Santa Claus, draw their weapons in the First National Bank of Cisco and demand money. What follows is a series of hijinks and tragedies that will forever mark this small town.
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Emileigh and Morgan discover the life of the last great astronomer before the invention of the telescope. And the planets might be the most boring thing about his life!
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In 1978, the headlines were filled with the news about the Lufthansa cargo bay robbery at JFK International Airport. The culprits? A group of guys tied to the New York mafia families. Join Morgan and Emileigh as they talk about the execution of the biggest airport robbery in US soil, and some unfortunate folks afterwards.
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Emileigh and Morgan look into how one of the most famous shipwrecks on Lake Superior went down.
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Marie Antoinette married into the French royal family when she was 15 years old. Unfortunately, from the beginning she faced prejudice from the royal court and distrust from the common people. Marie would eventually become the scapegoat for the worsening economy in France, even after she and her family met their tragic end during the French Revolution. Join Morgan and Emileigh as they discuss the truth behind her life, both the goo...
Few people are as memorable as the amazing Julia Child. She started her life with no real plan and in her 50s became the first Television Chef. Emileigh and Morgan explore how her life and shows continue to inspire our country to make good food and have fun doing it.
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For 13 terrifying days in 1962, the world was on the precipice of nuclear war. The United States, Cuba, and the Soviet Union were in a standoff regarding missiles stationed on the island, only 90 miles from US soil. Listen to find out how President Kennedy and Premier Khrushchev negotiated for the continuance of humanity.
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Today's episode is about Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, one of the most prolific authors of all time. She is considered the mother of science fiction and wrote Frankenstein, which would go on to inspire the movie monster imbedded into pop culture today. From the beginning, her life was steeped in tragedy, betrayal, and loss, which would influence her writings and give us what we have today.
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Sarah Winchester was the heir to the massive Winchester fortune after her husband died. Not only was she a kind philanthropist and environmentalist, but she built one of the most famous structures in North America: The Winchester House of Mystery. Join Emileigh and Morgan as they wind through stairs that go to nowhere as they unwind the legends surrounding the Winchester mansion.
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We're continuing spooky month talking about seances! The phenomenon spread like wildfire as people were entertained by productions and found peace in connecting with lost loved ones.
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The girls have done it again! Another paranormal investigation has come to a close and what a great one it was! This episode is free for everyone but sign up for our Patreon in the month of October and receive an exclusive Investigation sticker and more content for only $5 a month!
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...Emileigh and Morgan kick off the October spooky episode with one of our favorite curse stories! In the Holy Roman Empire all the way in 1518, a town was swept up in a frenzy that occurred more than you think. Happy Spooky Season everyone!
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Ballroom culture is a community of drag made for queer people of color to express themselves in an accepting, safe environment. But the history of drag and ballroom culture goes back farther than you'd think in history! Join Morgan and Emileigh as they explore the amazing queens and kings that made this culture what it is today.
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Fresh from a trip to Chicago, Emileigh was inspired to cover the life and career of America's greatest architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. The girls are then thrown into a story of a life full of scandal, inspiration, and creativity.
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Vercingetorix was a Gallic king who united discordant tribes to fight against Roman conquest. The only problem was that his adversary was Julius Caesar. Today's episode discusses the political climate leading up to the Gallic Wars, Caesar's conquest, and one man's attempt to win back freedom for his people.
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Emileigh and Morgan dive into some of the pettiest 20 year span of history. You could say that something fishy was going on. The Cod Wars were a series of conflicts between Iceland and Great Britain. This story of how the underdogs used the threat of Communism to win isn't one to be overlooked.
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Ignaz Semmelweis was a Hungarian doctor who made the revolutionary discovery that handwashing saves lives. However, his research results were rejected by the medical community. Learn how he persisted in his fight to mandate sterilizing handwashing techniques to reduce maternal deaths in childbirth.
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Edvard Munch lead a tragic childhood and a talent that forever changed the world of art. His art became so legendary that it has been the target of art thieves multiple times over the years. Today, Emileigh and Morgan dive into his life and stolen art.
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