Here's a bit of research from Austria, recently published, which shows us that thinking about our ancestors can improve our own mental agility.
After a heavy session trying to dig material out of archives, I don't normally notice this effect! But I do know what they mean. Genealogy is often suggested as a form of therapy on the continent.
I love that this research paper quotes Plutarch:
It is certainly desirable to be well descended, but the glory belongs to our ancestors. (Plutarch 46–120 AD)
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