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The episode explores the life and contributions of Émilie du Châtelet, a prominent 18th century mathematician and physicist, beyond her relationship with Voltaire.

History has often reduced the brilliant mathematician and physicist Émilie du Châtelet to her relationship with a famous man (Voltaire). But she was a fascinating figure in her own right, an 18th century polymath at the forefront of conversations about how the world worked. Support Noble Blood: —PRE-ORDER ' THE ARCANE ARTS ' — Bonus episodes, stickers, and scripts on Patreon — Order Dana's book, ' Anatomy: A Love Story ' and its sequel ' Immortality: A Love Story '   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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