The Other Einstein

At a time when women were not allowed into universities, Mileva Marić Einstein was a rare and gifted scientific mind in 19th century Europe. But as her husband Albert went on to define modern physics, she was missing from the story. But now unearthed letters raise the question: Was Mileva the Mother of the Atomic Age? Order Marie’s novel about Mileva Marić Einstein, The Other Einstein, from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or an independent bookstore near you Follow Marie Benedict on Instagram, order her novels, and learn more about her work at authormariebenedict.com  Our Week of Women illustration is by Nina Chhita: @nina.draws.scientists Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App.  Tell us what’s making you smile! Send a voice memo to [email protected]  Our theme song is “Smile” by Ryan Innes -- Support us by supporting our sponsors! Daily Smile listeners get a special discount at OMGyes.com/SMILE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.