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CLASSIC: The 1904 Racist Summer Olympic Games in St. Louis

Ridiculous History

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The Controversial Legacy of the 1904 Olympics

This chapter delves into the peculiar aspects of the 1904 St. Louis Olympic Games, particularly the inhumane human zoos that showcased individuals in degrading conditions. It examines the cultural impact of the games, the introduction of new sports, and the troubling implications of racial hierarchy studies conducted during that era.

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