EPISODE · Aug 4, 2022 · 27 MIN

The Religion of Sport

from The Untold History of Sports in America · host iHeartPodcasts

In Episode 1 host Matt Andrews introduces The Untold History of Sports and provides a road map of topics covered. He covers how the emotions, vocabulary, and rituals surrounding sports are closely linked with America's religious heritage. Also covered: the history of lacrosse, English festive culture in the 1600’s, and Puritan opposition to sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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