Unlocked: History of the United States in 100 Objects -- 12: The Naylor Bowling Ball, 1670-1700
Unlocked after 1 year for patrons only: America's oldest bowling ball, found in the backlot of a colonial house in Boston, and what it reveals about the Puritans' futile struggles against vice -- drunkenness, fornication, gambling, and even witchcraft. Please support this podcast and hear the entire lecture on the Nag…
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