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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Frida Kahlo was a bisexual artist who lived in the early 20th century. She's famous worldwide for her self portraits and depictions of her physical and emotional pain. Though she did not have a long life, she will be forever remembered as one of Mexico's most notable artists.
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Andy Warhol might have been the one of the world's most well known artists but very few people saw past his mask and what happened at The Factory. Emileigh and Morgan dive into the life and partners of this famous artist and try to find out what he might have been like beyond the soup cans and portraits.
Free art site mentioned in the episode:
https://www.nga.gov/artworks/free-images-and-open-access
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Queen Nzinga ruled Ndongo and Matamba (present day Angola) in the 17th century. She has gone down in history as resisting colonialism and giving the Portuguese what-for using guerrilla warfare. There is more under the surface, however; in today's story you'll learn that being a ruler requires being pragmatic, which is not always peaceful.
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Bonnie and Clyde have gone down in history as two of the most ruthless Depression Age killers and Gangsters. But were they really that ruthless and how did they end up in becoming a national sensation before they were struck down by the law? Emileigh and Morgan dive in to find out!
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...Virginia Hall was a Baltimore socialite, tomboy, aspiring diplomat, and an amputee. She went by nicknames such as "Fighting Blade" and "Donna Juanita." She spoke six languages and could make her own cheese. Her biggest accomplishment? Giving the Nazis what-for during WWII. She became irreplaceable as she helped coordinate intel and resources to resistance fighters in France, right under the Gestapo's nose. And she'll have to run fo...
Emileigh and Morgan discuss the attack of Nancy Kerrigan and the involvement of a fellow figure skater that captivated the world during the 1994 Winter Olympic season.
Disclaimer: there is mention, not detailed, of abuse and sexual assault.
Links mentioned in the episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCvO1ooJslM
Nancy Kerrigan Long Performance 1994 Olympics
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Thank you everyone for supporting this podcast for two whole years! Just like last year, we have compiled all of our silliest bloopers, outtakes, and funny moments from this past recording year. We can't wait to see what this next year brings! Here's to another year of Ill-Equipped History!
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Morgan and Emileigh go back 1000 years to discuss the Islamic Golden Age. Math, science, art, medicine, and philosophy thrived in the Islamic Empire, and concepts derived during this time formed the foundation of modern ideas and currently existing practices.
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Emileigh and Morgan dive into the truth behind the three riders of the midnight ride that kicked off the Revolutionary War and American Independence from the British.
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In the 1850s, thousands of Chinese immigrants came to the US for the gold rush. Many white Americans did not like that. In the 1880s, Congress passed legislation limiting the immigration and rights of an entire ethnic group, the first and only time to do so. Listen how immigrants persisted anyway, despite the violence and discrimination they faced.
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Emileigh and Morgan finish out video games starting with the revival of the at-home consoles and ending on where we are today!
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In this first part, Emileigh and Morgan discover the vast history of the first few generations of video games in the United States. Starting at computers that took up entire rooms to the crash of the in-home consoles of 1980s, this episode showcases how the industry and technology progressed in the early years!
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It's part two of the Hundred Years War. After a 28-year peace treaty, England and France are back at it again and taking land from each other. An unexpected hero, however, helps turn the tide for France.
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Holy crap y'all, we've made it to episode 100! Thank you so much for sticking by us and continuing to provide your support! <3
Today's episode covers the first 50 or so years of the Hundred Years War between England and France. It started with land and title claims, which continued for the duration of the war. Tune in to learn about petty squabbles that turned into absolute horrors in medieval Europe.
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In honor of episode 99, we will be partying like it's 1999! to better discuss why everyone was so panicked about Y2K, we have a very special guest! Below are some links to videos we discussed in the episode!
Grace Hopper Lecture Part 1 and 2:
1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=si9iqF5uTFk
2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AW7ZHpKuqZg
Leonard Nimoy Y2K Survival Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEhEQEG43RU
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Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant and traveler who was in the very good graces of the Mongolian Emperor, Kublai Khan. He traveled up and down the Silk Road and had so much fun, he wrote a book about what he saw (while in prison!). Join Morgan and Emileigh as they discuss the life and times of one of the most famous namesakes!
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For our final Black History Month Episode we will be discussing the amazing story of the 6888 Battalion in the Woman's Army Corps. Through hard work and determination, they defied the odd placed against them and helped the allies win WW2.
Check out the movie about them on Netflix!
https://www.netflix.com/title/81590591
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We're continuing Black History Month with the story of a powerful Baltimore lawyer who helped pave the way to desegregating public schools. Thurgood Marshall was an extremely talented lawyer who helped ensure the Civil Rights Movement had stable ground to move on. He fought relentlessly for equal rights in ways you may not expect!
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Emileigh and Morgan have the privilege of telling the story of one couple's love that pushed the Supreme Court to banish all anti-miscegenation laws in the United States.
Documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1759682/
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We're kicking off Black History Month with some pizzazz! The history of jazz has a rich culture within the Black community and beyond, and has been beloved the world over for more than a century!
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