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93: The White Ship Disaster of 1120 and the Anarchy

Emileigh and Morgan go back in time to Medieval England when one ship wreck not only took lives, but change the monarchy forever.  
 
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Sources: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCo0S_ceTnU
 
https://divernet.com/scuba-news/divers-find-tragic-white-ship/
 
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/King-Stephen-Anarchy/
 
https://www.normandythenandnow.com/no-ship-ever-brought-so-much-misery-to-england-from-barfleur/
 

92: John Harvey Kellogg

This week's episode is about a health-obsessed doctor who also happened to invent one of the most famous breakfast foods of all time! Dr. John Kellogg had good ideas about health, questionable ideas about food, and unforgivable opinions about eugenics. Like many people covered on Ill-Equipped History, he's complicated! 
 
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Sources: 
 
“Dr. John Kellogg Invented Cereal. Some of His Other Wellness Ideas Were Much Weirder.” by Greg Daugherty (Aug 2 2019, updated May 17 2023)
https://www.history.com/news/dr-john-kellogg-cereal-wellness-wacky-sanitarium-treatments
 
“How the ‘Battling’ Kellogg Brothers Revolutionized American Breakfast” by Terry Gross (Aug 8 2017)
https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/08/08/542145177/how-the-battling-kellogg-brothers-revolutionized-american-breakfast
 
“John Harvey Kellogg, MD: Health Reformer and Antismoking Crusader” by Elizabeth Fee & Theodore M Brown (Jun 2002); American Journal for Public Health, 92(6):935. doi: 10.2105/ajph.92.6.935
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1447485/
 
“‘To Rid Society of Imbeciles’: The Impact of Dr. John Harvey Kellogg’s Stand for Eugenics” by Elizabeth Stout (Dec 12 2022)
https://sph.umich.edu/pursuit/2022posts/the-impact-of-dr-john-harvey-kelloggs-stand-for-eugenics.html
 
“John H. Kellogg” 
https://www.invent.org/inductees/john-h-kellogg
 
“John Harvey Kellogg: The Controversial Scientist Who Became the Cereal King” by Shannon Callahan (Apr 8 2022)
https://www.historyhit.com/john-harvey-kellogg/
 
“J.H. Kellogg Dies; Health Expert, 91” Obituary for The New York Times (originally published Dec 16 1943)
https://web.archive.org/web/20020216231918/https://www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/bday/0226.html
 
“A Recipe for Good Health” by Hillary Mohaupt (Apr 12 2017)
https://www.sciencehistory.org/stories/magazine/a-recipe-for-good-health/
 
“Were Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Created as a ‘Anti-Masturbatory Morning Meal’?” by Dan MacGuill (Aug 16 2019)
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/kelloggs-corn-flakes-masturbation/
 
“The Simple Life in a Nutshell (‘Biologic Living’)” by Dr. J.H. Kellogg 
https://web.archive.org/web/20090430201429/http://lifestylelaboratory.com/articles/simple-life-nutshell.html
 
Plain Facts for Old and Young by John Harvey Kellogg. Segner & Condit, Burlington, IA (1881). 
https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/19924 
 
“John Harvey Kellogg Biography”
https://www.infoplease.com/biographies/society-culture/john-harvey-kellogg
 
“How John Harvey Kellogg was wrong on race” by Nick Buckley (March 21 2019)
https://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/story/news/2019/03/21/john-harvey-kellogg-battle-creek-michigan-eugenics-race-nazis/3202628002/
 
“Kellogg, John Harvey (1852-1943)” by James L. Hayward (Jan 28 2020)
https://encyclopedia.adventist.org/article?id=89LQ
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91: Operation Pluto: The Allies Best Kept Secret

Emileigh and Morgan discover the secret operation that helped the Allies get fuel to the front lines during WW2 and the genius ways it was hidden from the enemy! 
 
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Sources:
https://d-dayrevisited.co.uk/d-day-history/planning-and-preparation/operation-pluto/
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c77HD2ZI7Mc
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Pluto#Dumbo

90: Diogenes the Cynic: Chaotic Greek Philosopher

This week Morgan and Emileigh explore the alleged life and philosophy of Diogenes of Sinope, one of the fathers of the school of Cynicism. This man lived in a pot, hung out with dogs, and regularly insulted Plato. Join us as we discuss his, erm, lifestyle, and how he helped influence philosophy for ages to come. 
 
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Sources:
 
“Diogenes the Cynic” 
https://penelope.uchicago.edu/encyclopaedia_romana/greece/hetairai/diogenes.html
 
“Diogenes of Sinope (c. 404-323 B.C.E.)” by Julie Piering
https://iep.utm.edu/diogenes-of-sinope/
 
“Diogenes of Sinope” by Joshua J. Mark (Aug 2 2014)
https://www.worldhistory.org/Diogenes_of_Sinope/
 
“Diogenes, The Dog-Like Philosopher” by Ciaran Conliffe (Oct 13 2016)
https://headstuff.org/culture/history/history-of-europe/diogenes-dog-like-philosopher/
 
“The Life of Diogenes of Sinope in Diogenes Laertius” by Joshua J. Mark (Aug 5 2014)
https://www.worldhistory.org/article/740/the-life-of-diogenes-of-sinope-in-diogenes-laertiu/
 
“Cynics” by Julie Piering
https://iep.utm.edu/cynics/
 
“Timeline of ancient Greece” 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_ancient_Greece
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89: The Panama Canal: More than a Big Ditch

Emileigh and Morgan explore the trial the workers had to endure to build one of of the modern 7 wonders of the world. From the French failure, the United States being a little shady, and the methods to dealing with yellow fever, this episode is one that will shock you. 
 
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Sources:
https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-panama-canal
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Findley_Wallace
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_C._Gorgas
 
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/panama/
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington_Goethals

88: The History of Hanukkah

Happy first day of Hanukkah! Morgan and Emileigh discuss the stories behind the beloved holiday and traditions up to modern times. 
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Sources:
 
“History: The Hanukkah Story” 
https://reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays/hanukkah/history-hanukkah-story
 
“What is Hanukkah?”
https://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/article_cdo/aid/102911/jewish/What-Is-Hanukkah.htm
 
“How to Light the Menorah” 
https://www.chabad.org/holidays/chanukah/article_cdo/aid/103868/jewish/How-to-Light-the-Menorah.htm 
“The Christmas effect: How Hanukkah became a big holiday” by Justin Moyer (Dec 22 2011)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-christmas-effect-how-hanukkah-became-a-big-holiday/2011/12/20/gIQAt944BP_story.html
 
“Origin of the Name Chanukah” by Rabbi Nosson Scherman (Dec 23 2005)
https://torah.org/interest/originchanukah/
 
“The Lights of Chanukah: Laws and Customs” by Orthodox Union staff (Apr 9 2014)
https://www.ou.org/holidays/laws/
 
“On Hanukkah, Women As Role Models” by My Jewish Learning 
https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/women-as-role-models/
 
“December: Judith and the Hanukkah Story” 
https://jwa.org/discover/throughtheyear/december/judith
 
“Judith: Apocrypha” by Toni Craven
https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/judith-apocrypha
 
“How Hanukkah Came to the White House” by Jonathan D. Sarna (Dec 2 2009)
https://forward.com/opinion/120124/how-hanukkah-came-to-the-white-house/
 
“8 Foods You Didn’t Know Jews Eat During Hanukkah” by Masa Israel Journey (Dec 8 2016)
https://forward.com/community/356515/8-foods-you-didnt-know-jews-eat-during-hanukkah/
 
“Kwanzakkah: A way to celebrate dual heritage and combat hate” by TaRessa Stovall and Stewart Ain (Dec 23 2022)
https://forward.com/news/529652/kwanzakkah-a-way-to-celebrate-dual-heritage-and-combat-hate/
 
“Thanksgivukka: Please pass the turkey-stuffed doughnuts” by Amy Spiro ( Nov 17 2013)
https://www.jpost.com/Jewish-World/Jewish-Features/Thanksgivukka-Please-pass-the-turkey-stuffed-doughnuts-331952
 
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87: The Life and Work of Charles Dickens

Emileigh and Morgan dive into the life of Charles Dickens; the man that brought us A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, Bleak House, the Pickwick Papers, and many more titles. We discuss his works, inspirations, marriage, scandals, and more! 
 
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Sources:
Charles Dickens: The Man That Asked for More [Full Movie]
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9dB9BZWDBU
 
https://www.charlesdickensinfo.com/life/dickens-children/
 
https://www.britannica.com/story/the-origins-of-a-christmas-carol
 
https://www.arts.gov/stories/blog/2020/ten-things-know-about-charles-dickens-christmas-carol#:~:text=Like%20many%20of%20Dickens'%20other,and%20work%20at%20a%20factory.
 
https://www.wpi.edu/news/2015dickens
 
https://dickens.ucsc.edu/resources/chronology.html
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Dickens
 
https://brightside.me/articles/the-story-of-dickens-wife-who-walked-out-the-door-and-left-her-10-children-behind-forever-755110/

86: Emily Dickinson

Today Morgan and Emileigh discuss the life, death, and legacy of one of the most popular poets in American literature! Learn about this reclusive, misunderstood woman and how she became renowned the world over. 
 
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Sources:
 
“Emily Dickinson: A Certain Slant of Light” documentary (1978)
 
“My Letter to the World” documentary (2017)
 
“Emily Dickinson” 
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/emily-dickinson
 
“Biography” 
https://www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org/emily-dickinson/biography/
 
“Emily Dickinson and her Poems” 
https://www.emilydickinson.net/ 
 
“FAQS” 
https://www.emilydickinsonmuseum.org/emily-dickinson/learn-more-2/faqs/#:~:text=A%3A%20Although%20Dickinson's%20death%20certificate,failure%20or%20a%20brain%20hemorrhage
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85: Sinking of The Christmas Tree Ship

Emileigh and Morgan dive into the story of the Rouse Simmons and Captain Scheunemann on the fateful day that she was lost to Lake Michigan. 
 
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Sources: 
https://chicagology.com/harbor/christmastreeship/
 
https://www.wanderingeducators.com/best/stories/shipwrecks-great-lakes-rouse-simmons-christmas-tree-ship
 
https://seahistory.org/sea-history-for-kids/christmas-tree-ship-rouse-simmons/
 
https://pbswisconsin.org/watch/university-place/university-place-christmas-tree-ship/
 
https://www.wisconsinshipwrecks.org/Vessel/Details/541?region=Index
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rouse_Simmons
 

84: The Wright Brothers - Sights to the Skies

This week, Morgan and Emileigh are covering the history of the Wright Brothers! How did two bicycle shop owners from Ohio change the future of travel and engineering forever? Listen and learn their incredible story! 
 
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Sources:
 
The Wright Brothers by David McCullough (2015)
 
“The Wright Stuff” (PBS Documentary from The American Experience series) (1996)
 
“Showing the World” (2010)
https://www.wright-brothers.org/History_Wing/Wright_Story/Showing_the_World/Showing_the_World_Intro.htm
 
“Wilbur Wright makes 1st public flight, August 8, 1908” by Suzanne Deffree (Aug 8 2019)
https://www.edn.com/wilbur-wright-makes-1st-public-flight-august-8-1908/
 
“The Wright Brothers at Fort Meyer” 
https://www.arlingtonva.us/Government/Commissions-and-Advisory-Groups/WWI/WWI-Commemoration-Task-Force-The-Wright-Brothers-at-Fort-Myer
 
“History of Aviation” (Nov 1 2021)
https://www.spartan.edu/news/history-of-aviation/ 
 
“Who Were the Wright Brothers” (Jun 20 2022)
https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/who-were-wright-brothers 
 
“Meet the Wright Family (Dec 20 2022)
https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/meet-wright-family 
 
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