The Endless Knot

Episode 120: Swimming in History, with Karen Carr

02.29.2024 - By Mark Sundaram & Aven McMasterPlay

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We talked to Dr. Karen Carr about the global history of swimming — in myth, folktale, and history. Who swam, who didn’t, and how do the stories different cultures told reflect these patterns? We also talked a bit about Dr. Carr’s next book, all about silver, women, and textiles.

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