The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong

The Reflex

Jun 19, 2018 · 31 min · Season 3 · Episode 1

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In the 1840's, a mysterious disease was running roughshod through a Viennese hospital, killing new mothers in terrifying numbers. On this, our season 3 premiere, we're looking at one of the greatest medical mysteries of all time, the tragic story of the genius who solved it, and why no one listened to him.

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