Britain's long love affair with sport

Jan 22, 2024

Exploring Britain's obsession with sports, from medieval tournaments to the mega-bucks of the Premier League. The podcast discusses the origins of international sport, the connection between medieval tournaments and military training, the rise and fall of women's football, the dominance of horse racing in British sporting life, and the historical origins and popularity of boxing among the Jewish community in Britain.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Medieval Tournaments and Military Training

04:09 • 12min

The History of Women's Football in Britain

16:18 • 5min

The Dominance of Horse Racing in British Sporting Life

21:22 • 3min

Boxing and the Jewish community in Britain

24:01 • 4min