Born in Russian-ruled Poland, Marie Curie defied poverty, discrimination, and tragedy to become one of the greatest scientists in history. From studying secretly in Warsaw to groundbreaking discoveries in Paris with Pierre Curie, she revealed the hidden power of the atom by discovering Polonium and Radium. Her work not only transformed physics and chemistry but also saved thousands of lives during World War I through mobile X-ray units. Yet the very radiation she studied slowly claimed her life. This is the extraordinary story of the woman who changed science, and the world, forever.
- September 9, 2026