Albert Einstein’s Wife Was Smarter Than Him

Was Albert Einstein’s wife smarter than him? Did history erase yet another brilliant woman standing beside a famous man?In this episode of Ovaries and Oddities, we’re diving into the infuriating history of women whose work was ignored, minimized, stolen, or credited to men. From Mileva Marić, Albert Einstein’s first wife and intellectual partner, to Rosalind Franklin’s crucial role in uncovering the structure of DNA, Lise Meitner’s overlooked contribution to nuclear fission, and Margaret Keane’s husband literally pretending to paint her famous artwork. This episode is about the audacity of men and the women history tried to erase.Until next week,Ivanna BrookesIn this episode:Albert Einstein and Mileva MarićRosalind Franklin and Photo 51Lise Meitner and nuclear fissionMargaret Keane and the Big Eyes paintingsThe Matilda EffectFollow Ovaries and Oddities for more dark history, medical horror, and historical true crime. More of the podcast:Linktr.ee/ovariesandoddities