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The history of amputation and the origin of the term "sawbones"
29:46 - 33:44 (03:57)
This podcast episode explores the historical process of amputation, which involved the use of bone saws, and the origin of the term "sawbones." The hosts also discuss the problematic role of media in normalizing slavery and its cultural impact.
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The speaker gives a description of the gruesome process of amputation in history, and highlights the way in which language and music were used to normalize slavery.
29:46 - 32:17 (02:31)
History
Summary
The speaker gives a description of the gruesome process of amputation in history, and highlights the way in which language and music were used to normalize slavery.
ChapterThe history of amputation and the origin of the term "sawbones"
EpisodeEpisode 107: Haunted Battlegrounds: The American Civil War
PodcastLast Podcast On The Left
This podcast episode talks about how ancient surgeons would amputate limbs and smooth out bones to prevent skin irritation.
32:17 - 33:44 (01:26)
Ancient Medicine
Summary
This podcast episode talks about how ancient surgeons would amputate limbs and smooth out bones to prevent skin irritation.