Today we're talking about the Seven Wonders! Why there were built, why all but one do not exist anymore, and why it's so Greek.

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We've got a story we know you haven't heard; it's not even on Wikipedia! This week, Sarah shares the tragic story of the only accused witch to ever be burned to death in the United States.

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• https://battletownwitch.com/the-story-of-leah/
• https://fox56news.com/news/kentucky/leah-smock-the-battletown-witch-the-first-witch-burned-alive-in-kentucky/

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Ignaz Semmelweis is remembered by history as a pioneer of prophylaxis, a champion of sanitation and a David standing against the Goliath of antiquated and incorrect theories on how disease formed and spread. But in his time, he was simply a doctor who wanted to save mothers' lives who were dying in his maternity clinic. Through his hard work and the adoption of his techniques, he saved millions of lives. And his reward for doing so was the destruction of his career, his reputation and his sanity.

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• “The Etiology, Concept, and Prophylaxis of Childbed Fever” by Ignaz Semmelweis
• “Genius Belabored: Childbed Fever and the Tragic Life of Ignaz Semmelweis” by Theodore G. Obenchain
• “Immortal Magyar: Semmelweis, conqueror of childbed fever” by Frank Slaughter

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