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

It's time to talk about one of the most awesome scientists: Marie Curie. She figured out ways to get an education despite limitations of her homeland, was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and was the first person to win two Nobel prizes! This video describes the discovery of radioactivity, the birth of particle physics, and the life and enduring legacy of Marie Curie. [11:43]