Episode 95 covers two great stories of international competition. First, The Field of Cloth and Gold was a historic summit that brought together Henry VIII and Francis I with the hopes of peace, competition, and maybe a bit of wrestling.
Second, the 1904 Olympics put a Cuban runner named Felix Carvajal on the map. He didn't win the Olympic marathon, but his spirit made him the winner among the crowds who saw him.
International Games: Field of Cloth of Gold and Olympic Marathon | The Past and The Curious: A History Podcast for Kids and Families - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
