The 1904 St Louis Olympic Marathon: 32 people started the race, only 14 finished. And the guy in the thumbnail is running in a chopped-down business suit and a beret. You'd like to know more, wouldn't you?

It’s Not A Sprint

Somewhere between Dan Carlin and George Carlin, professional comedian and history enthusiast Damian Smith regales with his favourite anecdotes from throughout the annals of time. These stories are fun, exciting, compelling, and quite often actually happened - for as Leo Ferre once said: ”you must believe in ancient history, even if it is not true.” Guaranteed at least 90% truth.

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