Science project solves a mystery from the Civil War

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May 02, 2022

Reports of glowing wounds on injured Civil War soldiers led to a science fair project decades later that may have solved the mystery.

"The Endless Thread" podcast is hosted by Ben Brock Johnson and Amory Sivertson.

This segment aired on May 2, 2022.

Ben Brock Johnson Director, Digital Audio

Ben Brock Johnson is the director of digital audio at WBUR and co-host of the podcast, Endless Thread.

Amory Sivertson Host and Senior Producer, Podcasts

Amory Sivertson is a senior producer for podcasts and the co-host of Endless Thread.