EP03 - The Mold that Saved Millions (Discovery of Penicilin, 1928)

In 1928, Alexander Fleming returned to his London lab to find a forgotten petri dish — and changed the course of history. This is the quiet story of how penicillin was discovered: a mold, an accident, and the chance observation that saved millions of lives.Told in a calm, immersive style, this episode invites you into the hospital corridors and cluttered benches where the future of medicine began. Perfect for listening as you fall asleep, or for gentle historical study.