EPISODE · May 22, 2026 · 15 MIN
The Shadow That Changed Everything
from The Breaking Point · host Podcaster
In 1895, Wilhelm Röntgen was experimenting with electrical discharge tubes when he noticed something impossible—an eerie glow coming from across his darkened laboratory. Within weeks, his accidental discovery of X-rays would let humanity see inside the human body for the first time, revolutionize medicine, and accidentally kickstart the atomic age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In 1895, Wilhelm Röntgen was experimenting with electrical discharge tubes when he noticed something impossible—an eerie glow coming from across his darkened laboratory. Within weeks, his accidental discovery of X-rays would let humanity see inside the human body for the first time, revolutionize medicine, and accidentally kickstart the atomic age.
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