Eben Byers Jaw in Color: A Grim Portrait of Radium’s Grip
The Allure of a “Miracle Cure”: Early Twentieth-Century Enthusiasm The early 20th century was a time of scientific advancement, with new discoveries rapidly transforming society. Among these advancements was the element radium, discovered by Marie and Pierre Curie. Immediately imbued with an aura of mystique, radium was hailed as a cure-all, a source of vitality, … Read more
