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A Race Across the World: From New York to Paris in 1908

A Race Across the World: From New York to Paris in 1908

FromRidiculous History


A Race Across the World: From New York to Paris in 1908

FromRidiculous History

ratings:
Length:
64 minutes
Released:
May 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In February of 1908, racing teams from multiple nations assembled for an unusual and ambitious race -- they planned to drive from Times Square across the planet to France. These were the early days of the automobile, and success was anything but guaranteed. In today's special 3D episode, Ben and Noel trace the highs (and, mostly, lows) of the men who vied for what they saw as the ultimate prize: A 1,400-pound trophy and lifelong bragging rights.
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Released:
May 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.