America's Hidden Stories

S01E06 The General was Female?

Casimir Pulaski, celebrated as a hero of the American Revolutionary War and credited with saving George Washington’s life during the Battle of Brandywine, earned the title "Father of the American Cavalry." However, recent findings raise questions about Pulaski's gender. A group of anthropologists investigates the remains discovered at Pulaski's monument in Savannah, employing cutting-edge DNA testing to uncover whether the general was actually female or if a different individual lies within the tomb.