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The Untold Story of Typhoid Mary
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Вміст надано Sophia Matthews, Maia Maxwell, Sophia Matthews, and Maia Maxwell. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією Sophia Matthews, Maia Maxwell, Sophia Matthews, and Maia Maxwell або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
Join Sophia and Maia in this intriguing episode of 'Our Grim Past' as we delve into the life of Mary Mallon, famously known as Typhoid Mary, the first documented asymptomatic carrier of a disease. Discover how this Irish cook unknowingly spread typhoid fever to multiple affluent families in early 1900s America, and the ensuing challenges she faced when the truth came to light.
We explore the historical context that led to her notoriety, the societal and scientific misunderstandings of her time, and her life after becoming infamous. Typhoid Mary's story raises compelling questions about public health, personal responsibility, and the balance between individual rights and community safety.
Hop into our Morbid Time Machine as we navigate through these unsettling yet captivating historical events. Don't miss out on learning about history's most morally complicated figures in this episode.
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