Ill-Equipped History

Join Morgan and Emileigh as they explore the (surprisingly) extensive history of a bird ubiquitous with bustling urban centers. The homing pigeon has been humanity's most reliable mode of long-distance communication for most of human history!  *Warning* - some mention of animal experimentation. Nothing drastic or disturbing.    Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/...

Emileigh and Morgan uncover the life of a little known but extraordinary abolitionist, Cassius Marcellus Clay.    Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/   Join our Facebook group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/illequippedhistory   Email us!  illequippedhistory@gmail.com   Check us out on TikTok!  https://www.tiktok.com/@illequipped.histo   Find us on YouTube!  ht...

Morgan and Emileigh travel o'er yonder to the origins of country music and its evolution over time. Have a sit and get out yer fiddle for an exploration of 100 years of country music!    Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/   Join our Facebook group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/illequippedhistory   Email us!  illequippedhistory@gmail.com   Check us out on Tik...

Emileigh and Morgan go through the life of Howard Carter and his multitude of decades as an Egyptologist.    Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/   Join our Facebook group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/illequippedhistory   Email us!  illequippedhistory@gmail.com   Check us out on TikTok!  https://www.tiktok.com/@illequipped.histo   Find us on YouTube!  https:/...

Today Emileigh and Morgan are exploring the short-lived Hawaiian monarchy and the last queen of Hawaii, Lili'uokalani. Tune in to learn about her life and the unfortunate downfall of the Hawaiian Kingdom at the hands of greedy capitalists.    Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/   Join our Facebook group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/illequippedhistory   Email...

Emileigh went on vacation, so you know what that means! Yep, she is taking you with her! In this episode, the girls explore the rich history of Florida's first theme park, Silver Springs!    Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/   Join our Facebook group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/illequippedhistory   Email us!  illequippedhistory@gmail.com   Check us out on...

Ooh boy, this is a rough one today, fellas. Morgan and Emileigh talk about banana republics and the government manipulation that occurred to keep capitalists rich. Coup d'etat's seem to be a reoccurring theme here.    Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/   Join our Facebook group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/illequippedhistory   Email us!  illequippedhistory@...

Emileigh and Morgan time travel back to 1893 and explore the World's Columbian Exhibition and all the tomfoolery that happened there.    Interactive Map of the Fair Grounds:  https://worldsfairchicago1893.com/home/fair/fairgrounds/great-exhibit-halls/     Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/   Join our Facebook group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/illequippedhi...

Happy 4th of July to our American listeners! Today Emileigh and Morgan discuss the origins of the United States' Independence Day and current traditions. Stay safe out there!    Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/   Join our Facebook group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/illequippedhistory   Email us!  illequippedhistory@gmail.com   Check us out on TikTok!  htt...

Today, Emileigh and Morgan go through the life and career of Elton John. All the way from his fast rise to fame to where he is now.    Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/   Join our Facebook group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/illequippedhistory   Email us!  illequippedhistory@gmail.com   Check us out on TikTok!  https://www.tiktok.com/@illequipped.histo   Fi...

Today's episode is about the brilliant Alan Turing, the mathematician and logician that helped the Allies earn victory in WWII. Not only was he proudly gay in the 1950s, many of his ideas form the basis for modern computers and artificial intelligence. Join Morgan and Emileigh as they review the astounding and tragically brief life of one of the smartest people in human history.    Follow us on In...

Emileigh and Morgan dive into the life and career of one of the world's most influential Rock and Roll performers, Freddie Mercury   Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/   Join our Facebook group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/illequippedhistory   Email us!  illequippedhistory@gmail.com   Check us out on TikTok!  https://www.tiktok.com/@illequipped.histo   Dona...

Happy Pride month to all of our listeners! We're starting off with one of the most famous American astronauts, Sally Ride! Not only was she the first American woman in space, she is arguably the only publicly out astronaut! Join Morgan and Emileigh as they discuss her life and her accomplishments.    Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/   Join our Facebook group! ...

Emileigh and Morgan fly through the world of one of the most famous aviators in history and explore the mystery behind her disappearance.    Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/   Join our Facebook group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/illequippedhistory   Email us!  illequippedhistory@gmail.com   Check us out on TikTok!  https://www.tiktok.com/@illequipped.hist...

Morgan and Emileigh explore what led up to one of the worst workplace disasters in American history. WARNING: This episode contains mature content, including intense descriptions of mass death. Please use listener discretion.    Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/   Join our Facebook group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/illequippedhistory   Email us!  illequip...

Emileigh and Morgan take one final look at the assassination of JFK. Thanks to the act that mandated all records regarding the incident be available to the public, the Warren Commission's final report doesn't seem to be adding up. Grab a tin foil hat for this one y'all, you'll need it.    Link to V.R. Video of Zapruter film.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=whBmXPaChh4   Follow us...

Emileigh and Morgan discuss how Lee Harvey Oswald was captured by law enforcement after allegedly assassinating President John F. Kennedy, how he was then murdered, and the findings of the Warren Commission.    Link to V.R. Video of Zapruter film.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=whBmXPaChh4   Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/ Join our Facebook...

Thank you so much for sticking with us for an entire year! As a special treat, we're releasing an extra episode this week to celebrate, full of our bloopers, outtakes, and funny moments that didn't make it into our released episodes. We are eternally grateful for all of y'all's support! Here's to another year of Ill-Equipped History!    Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/illequippe...

Emileigh and Morgan dive into one of America's most famous Presidents. This part of a three part special will cover his life, presidency, and a play by play of the assassination.    Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/ Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/illequippedhistory Email us! illequippedhistory@gmail.com Check us out on TikTok! https://w...

Morgan and Emileigh wrap up the story of the Corps of Discovery! The group has to wait out the winter on the Oregon coast and make their way back to the United States. Warning: this episode briefly mentions suicide. If you are struggling, please call the Suicide Hotline at 988.    Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/ Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.co...

Today's the day we're finally covering one of the most important events in American history! Join Morgan and Emileigh as they cover the highs and lows of one of the most ambitious expeditions in the 19th century.    Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/ Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/illequippedhistory Email us! illequippedhistory@gmail.com...

Emileigh and Morgan tell the life story of Betty White and relive some of her funniest moments.  Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/   Join our Facebook group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/illequippedhistory   Email us!  illequippedhistory@gmail.com   Check us out on TikTok!  https://www.tiktok.com/@illequipped.histo   Donate to our Patreon!  https://www.patr...

Emileigh and Morgan discover the wild and wacky in all 50 states.    Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/   Join our Facebook group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/illequippedhistory   Email us!  illequippedhistory@gmail.com   Check us out on TikTok!  https://www.tiktok.com/@illequipped.histo   Donate to our Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/illequippedhistory  ...

Morgan and Emileigh dive into the story of Cheng Shih, one of the most notorious and successful pirates of all time.    Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/   Join our Facebook group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/illequippedhistory   Email us!  illequippedhistory@gmail.com   Check us out on TikTok!  https://www.tiktok.com/@illequipped.histo   Donate to our Pat...

Emileigh and Morgan discuss the catastrophe that was suppose to be one of the biggest festivals in history and how it tainted the Woodstock reputation forever.  Jimmy Fallon Performance   Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/   Join our Facebook group!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/illequippedhistory   Email us!  illequippedhistory@gmail.com   Check us out on Ti...