The 1904 World’s Fair!

It’s the end of the year, so it's time for a World's Fair episode! In 1904 the attention of the world turned to St Louis, which held a massive and, of course, controversial World's Fair (because why else would we be talking about it!). In the middle of the Fair they even held the 3rd *ever* Olympic Games, which included a marathon that actually served as one of the most horrific and unethical medical experiments on human beings without their consent or knowledge. Perhaps not shockingly, once you hear the story, this was also *almost* the last Olympic marathon ever. Good times!

 

Join Rebecca and Becca as we discuss this entire spectacle that descended on the Midwest and the chaos that ensues.

 

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Want some more info? We found these links to be helpful:

• Article from The Atlantic with lots of pictures
• https://www.midstory.org/america-the-world-the-legacy-of-the-1904-st-louis-worlds-fair/
• 1904 World's Fair Society
• Debunking a lot of the food myths
• Smithsonian Magazine article on INSANE 1904 Olympic Marathon
• Short (and hilarious) YouTube doc from SB Nation on the INSANE 1904 Olympic Marathon (for you visual learners): Rat Poison and Brandy
• Judy Garland singing "Meet Me in St. Louis"

 

 

You’re Listening To: Rebecca Fachner and Rebecca Grawl

The Person Responsible for it Sounding Good: Dan King

Technical & Admin Work Done During Toddler Naptime: Canden Arciniega

Intro/Outro Music: Well-Seasoned from Audio Hero