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Archaeologists Unearth a Medieval Skeleton with a Prosthetic Hand (www.ancient-origins.net)
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In an extraordinary archaeological discovery in Freising, Germany, experts have unearthed a medieval skeleton equipped with an iron prosthetic hand. The burial, dated to the 15th century, offers compelling evidence of early prosthetic technology and medical innovation.

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[-] Ketchup@reddthat.com 55 points 9 months ago

Clickbait picture. Real hand looks like a stoneware brick, or Mexican ET

[-] Salamendacious@lemmy.world 25 points 9 months ago

Yeah the article chooses the thumbnail unfortunately. I thought it was a good article though.

[-] Ketchup@reddthat.com 18 points 9 months ago

It’s a good read. Didn’t mean to rain on your post. :)

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