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    AF-853: The Birth of Prosthetics | Ancestral Findings Podcast

    AF-853: The Birth of Prosthetics | Ancestral Findings Podcast

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    AF-853: The Birth of Prosthetics | Ancestral Findings Podcast

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    Length:
    6 minutes
    Released:
    Feb 2, 2024
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    Let’s embark on a journey through history as we uncover the extraordinary tale of the Battle of Philippi in West Virginia. Amidst the turmoil of the Civil War's first land battle, a remarkable figure emerged, forever altering the landscape of medicine and innovation. This is the story of James Edward Hanger and the inception of prosthetic limbs. Podcast notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/the-birth-of-prosthetics/  
    Released:
    Feb 2, 2024
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Genealogy is the most wonderful of pastimes. I love it, and you should, too. There are endless reasons why. Genealogy is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the western world, as more and more people discover the exhilarating and slightly addictive nature of ancestor hunting. It’s like an ongoing mystery with clues you have to discover and then put together to come to conclusions about your family’s past. The mystery never ends, because there is no end to the amount of time you can potentially go back in history with your family research. Yet, the more you can discover, the more complete picture of your family you can put together. It’s insanely rewarding, and the more you do it, the more you will want to do it. That’s a given...