In the early 20th century, the Radium Girls were a group of young women who worked in factories painting watch dials with a luminous substance called radium. Unbeknownst to them, the radium was highly radioactive, and as a result, many of the workers became seriously ill, suffering from bone fractures, anemia, and other devastating health effects.

In this video, we'll explore the tragic story of the Radium Girls, examining how they were affected by radiation poisoning and how their struggle for justice helped to bring about changes in worker safety regulations. We'll also delve into the science behind radium and radiation, exploring how it was once touted as a cure-all and examining how the discovery of its harmful effects led to new understanding and regulations around radioactivity.

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