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Source: BBC Radio 4 "The History of Blacksmithing"

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The History of Blacksmithing 3rd of 5 -- Language, Spells and Healing [15min]

How the blacksmith has not only influenced the English language, but has also been seen throughout history as the worker of magic. Artist/blacksmith David Petersen presents a series exploring the history of blacksmithing.

Read entire article at BBC Radio 4 "The History of Blacksmithing"