Lame History

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!

"…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, Boogie Nights, Tomorrow Never Dies, State and Main...

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/article-6899057/Virginia-Hall-one-legged-real-lif...

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: h ttps://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://www.washingtonexaminer.com/fan-keeps-museum-dr...

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 candid banter, enlightening stories, and a...

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.