Ill-Equipped History
Two women talk about different moments in history with a fun, casual twist.
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The Destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum (opens the original)
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Episode 174. Although Pompeii has become the most well known Volcanic disasters that has ever happened, most people have the real story of that fateful day wrong. Emileigh and Morgan follow the hour by hour timeline of events that not only destroyed Pompeii but Herculaneum and the surrounding countryside. 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
The Krakatoa Eruption of 1883 (opens the original)
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One fateful day in August of 1883, the world experienced a worldwide calamity like no other. The volcanic island Krakatau, or Krakatoa, erupted. The resulting shockwave, tsunamis, and debris caused uncalculable damage around the planet. Sources “Krakatoa 1883: The Loudest Sound in Recorded History” https://volcanodb.com/krakatoa-eruption “Krakatoa” by history.com editors (May 9 2018, updated Jun 30 2025) https://www.history.com/articles/krakatoa “On This Day: Historic Krakatau Eruption of 1883”
Dead Man's Wire: The Tony Kiritsis Hostage Situation- Part 2 (opens the original)
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Episode 172. After successfully getting his hostage to his apartment, Tony Kiritsis spends the next three days demanding air time, immunity, and money. Emileigh and Morgan dive into what demands were given into for the sake of saving Dick Hall's life. 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.his
Dead Man's Wire: The Tony Kiritsis Hostage Situation- Part 1 (opens the original)
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Episode 171. Indianapolis became the center of attention on one fateful day in 1977 when Tony Kiritsis took Dick Hall hostage at gunpoint. The world was able to tune in and experience a situation unfold on live television for the first time, changing the way news is covered forever. 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:/
John Brown: Militant Abolitionist (opens the original)
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Episode 170. John Brown was a vehemently anti-slavery abolitionist who resorted to violence in order to dismantle the racist institution. His belief was that if enough people rose up, black people could be free in the United States. He also believed that the only way this could happen was by soaking the land in blood. Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/ Join our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/illequippedhistory Email us! illequippedhistory@gmail
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