Yes, That Really Happened
Yes, That Really Happened is a monthly absurd history podcast. Join best friends and hosts Joshua Wilson and Stephen Allison as they discuss those moments when fact is greater than fiction. The show is often funny, occasionally serious, and always absurd. Bonus episodes are uploaded periodically. Music written and performed for the show by Corrie Bowers. Contact us at yesthatreallyhappenedpod@gmail.com
Yes, That Really Happened
1. 1904 Olympic Men's Marathon
What do Queen Victoria, rabies, and The Great Chicago Fire have to do with each other? Well, nothing really but listen to see how we force them in.
In our first episode, Joshua is sharing about the 1904 Olympic Men's Marathon. This is perhaps the most absurd event in Olympic history. It has cheating, theft, gambling, and... napping? Be sure to give it a listen.
Want to read for yourselves? Here's some sources:
- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-1904-olympic-marathon-may-have-been-the-strangest-ever-14910747/
- https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a37039437/1904-olympic-marathon/
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/194Yz6G_XzhPrwF20KqE_ug2qBWirIxl3/view?usp=drivesdk
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