This will be a history of rope. It strikes me that such a history is desperately needed just now. It seems the travesty in Jena, La., has spawned a ghastly trend. Remember how white students at Jena ...

This will be a history of rope. It strikes me that such a history is desperately needed just now. It seems the travesty in Jena, La., has spawned a ghastly trend. Remember how white students at Jena ...

This will be a history of rope. It strikes me that such a history is desperately needed just now. It seems the travesty in Jena, La., has spawned a ghastly trend. Remember how white students at Jena ...

THIS will be a history of rope. It strikes me that such a history is desperately needed just now. It seems the travesty in Jena, La., has spawned a ghastly trend. Remember how white students at Jena ...

It strikes me that such a history is desperately needed just now. It seems the travesty in Jena, La., has spawned a ghastly trend. Remember how white students at Jena High placed nooses in a tree last ...

It strikes me that such a history is desperately needed just now. It seems the travesty in Jena, La., has spawned a ghastly trend. Remember how white students at Jena High placed nooses in a tree last ...

(Miami Herald)This will be a history of rope. It strikes me that such a history is desperately needed just now. It seems the travesty in Jena, La., has spawned a ghastly trend. Remember how white ...

Mansfield has had a lot to offer over the years. For example, in the 19th century, it was the only place you could live next door to the greatest rope walker in the world. In the days of vaudeville ...

This week on The History of Fun, Allegra Frank explores the magic, mystery and wonder of jumping rope. Where did it come from? Why does it make people so miserable? Is there really any joy to be had?