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🎙️ What if you could sit across from Marie Curie… and just listen?

Updated: Aug 2, 2025

Resurrected Radio Episode 2 | Famous Minds. Digital Voices

In the moving second installment of Resurrected Radio, host August Gray brings Marie Curie to life through immersive AI storytelling. Drawing from her letters, speeches, and personal records, this episode (≈22 min) invites Curie to reflect on her scientific triumphs and personal trials. It's an intimate, compelling conversation about brilliance, sorrow, and what legacy truly means.

Split portrait of Marie Curie showing a vintage black-and-white photo on the left and a glowing, stylized illustration on the right with atomic energy symbols in the background. Text reads: “Ep2. Marie Curie – Radiance & Resilience.”

In This Episode:

  • Fame & Scandal: Curie on public scrutiny and personal integrity

  • Invisible Dangers: The toll of radiation on her health

  • Her bond with Pierre: Love, loss, and scientific partnership

  • Advice to young women in science: Legacy beyond discovery

  • Resilience: Staying true, even when the world tried to stop her




💬 What do you take away from Curie’s legacy? Let us know in the comments—or whenever you donate!

Learn More: Explore Marie Curie’s World

📚 Books

  • Madame Curie by Ève Curie – A heartfelt biography from her daughter that offers both emotional depth and scholarly insight 

  • Radioactive: Marie & Pierre Curie by Lauren Redniss – A visually stunning exploration of their partnership and discoveries

  • The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science by Dava Sobel – Celebrated for spotlighting Curie’s mentorship and advocacy for women in science


🌐 Websites

  • Nobel Prize – Official biographical details and context for her two Nobel Prizes 

  • Britannica – Marie Curie – Overview of her life, scientific achievements, and enduring impact 

  • Marie Curie Museum – Archival files, quotes, and inspiring reflections on her attitude toward science


🎞️ Quotes to Inspire

  • “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood.” 

  • “One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be done.” —from her 1894 letter


🎬 Media & Historical Fiction

  • Radioactive (2019 film) – Cinematic portrayal of Curie’s later years and scientific legacy

  • The Elements of Marie Curie – A documentary adaptation of Sobel’s book exploring her world and mentorship of women scientists


Where to Listen

You can find Resurrected Radio on your favorite podcast platforms:

Just search “Resurrected Radio” on your favorite platform and tune in!

Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share—it helps amplify the voices of the past.


Support Our Work + Join the Conversation

Resurrected Radio is a donation-based podcast fueled by curiosity and community. If Marie Curie’s voice resonated with you, please consider supporting:

💬 When you donate, feel free to include:

  • A historical figure you’d love to hear from

  • A question for a past guest like Marie Curie

We just might feature it in a future episode or bonus content!


Final Thoughts

This episode isn't just a peek into a brilliant mind—it’s a tribute to the grit, passion, and humanity that fueled Marie Curie’s life. With every donation, you help bring the voices of the past back to life.

🕯️ The past is never silent. It’s simply waiting… for the right frequency.

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