Marie Curie and Spooky Rays: Crash Course History of Science #31

It’s time to talk about one of the most awesome scientists that has ever been awesome: Marie Curie. She figured out ways to get an amazing education despite the limitations of her homeland, discovered some really important answers to the question “what is stuff?“, and she helped other people (like her husband) complete their own studies and discoveries. Did I say she was awesome yet? SHE WAS AWESOME! *** Crash Course is on Patreon! You can support us directly by signing up at