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Dive into “Lame History,” an hour-long podcast exploring the lesser known stories of disabled figures who shaped history as we know it today. With candid banter, enlightening stories, and a bit of wit, “Lame History” illuminates a side of our past you probably didn’t learn in school. Welcome to the most accessible history lesson you’ll ever experience.
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How did a young girl who was told she’d never walk again eventually become an Olympic runner? Listen as your Lame hosts discuss the story of Wilma Rudolph, a legend on the track and in her hometown’s fight against racial segregation. Sources to follow!De către Lame History
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"…about half the size of a pomegranate cut into quarters. Today we explore the life of famous 17th century micrographer and calligrapher, Mathias Buchinger." Sources Much of the materials is pulled from a book by Ricky Jay. You might recognize him from a number of character roles in the films The Prestige, The Spanish Prisoner, Mystery Men, Heist, …
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James Bond who? Today the Lame hosts look at the life of Virginia Hall, a badass one-legged spy who helped turn the tides of World War II! Sources: Book - A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell Film - A Call to Spy Links: https://www.intelligence.gov/people/barrier-breakers-in-history/662-1945-virginia-hall https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/artic…
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Today the Lame crew are looking at the life of Johnny Eck - a 1930s Hollywood star born without legs. Come explore an era of glitz, glamour, and goony birds! Links: https://www.johnnyeckmuseum.com/ https://americanart.si.edu/artwork/johnny-eck-37866 https://medium.com/@jeremylr/a-three-hour-tour-with-king-of-the-freaks-johnny-eck-2752c5a03de3 https…
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Slip on your ballet shoes and get ready for some Cold War romance! This episode, the Lame History crew takes a look at the life of Olympic hammer-thrower Harold Connolly. SHOW NOTES: Dive into “Lame History,” an hour-long podcast exploring the lesser known stories of disabled figures who shaped history as we know it today. With…
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Dive into “Lame History,” an hour-long podcast exploring the lesser known stories of disabled figures who shaped history as we know it today. With candid banter, enlightening stories, and a bit of wit, “Lame History” illuminates a side of our past you probably didn’t learn in school. Welcome to the most accessible history lesson you’ll ever experie…
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