The History of Victorian Women in Sports | plus, cycling in a corset!

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There's a pervasive idea that Victorian women weren't active, or that their skirts and corsets prevented them from moving or breathing enough to do so. But the late 19th century saw a massive sports craze, and women were a big part of it! Come learn with me about struggle-ridden history of 19th century women's sports.

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