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A History of Tennis

A History of Tennis

FromDan Snow's History Hit


A History of Tennis

FromDan Snow's History Hit

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Jul 10, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this archive episode, David Berry joined Dan on the pod to discuss the history of tennis. From the birth of modern tennis in Victorian Britain to the present day, they talk about struggles around sexuality, gender, race and class that have transformed the nature of tennis and sport itself.
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Released:
Jul 10, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

History! The most exciting and important things that have ever happened on the planet! Featuring reports from the weird and wonderful places around the world where history has been made and interviews with some of the best historians writing today. Dan also covers some of the major anniversaries as they pass by and explores the deep history behind today's headlines - giving you the context to understand what is going on today.