In Tu Youyou: The Discovery of Artemisinin, host Chris Packham recounts the extraordinary journey of Chinese scientist Tu Youyou. Driven by determination, she unearthed an ancient remedy to combat malaria, ultimately saving millions of lives worldwide. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Marie Curie: Triumph Over Tragedy, host Chris Packham recounts how Curie turned personal loss and public scandal into groundbreaking medical contributions. From pioneering mobile X-ray machines during World War I to earning her place in the Panthéon, Curie’s legacy continues to save lives to this day. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Tu Youyou: The Discovery of Artemisinin, host Chris Packham recounts the extraordinary journey of Chinese scientist Tu Youyou. Driven by determination, she unearthed an ancient remedy to combat malaria, ultimately saving millions of lives worldwide. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
In Marie Curie: Triumph Over Tragedy, host Chris Packham recounts how Curie turned personal loss and public scandal into groundbreaking medical contributions. From pioneering mobile X-ray machines during World War I to earning her place in the Panthéon, Curie’s legacy continues to save lives to this day. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.