They called it the shed, though it was more of a dilapidated hangar. A former anatomy theater, it housed old pinewood tables, a cast-iron stove and a blackboard—all under a high ceiling that leaked.

He also is quoted as saying "Madame Curie is a hard person to handle ... From the evidence presented in the book, the answer is "probably not." In fact it would seem that Pierre was an introvert and ...

Marie Curie’s scientific journey truly began when she met and married Pierre Curie, a fellow physicist. The couple’s collaborative work led to the discovery of two new elements, polonium and ...