In this episode of Secret Heroes, we uncover the extraordinary but little-known legacy of Maurice Hilleman, the microbiologist whose work revolutionized modern medicine—and yet most people have never heard his name.
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The Doctor Who Washed His Hands
In this episode of Secret Heroes, we uncover the forgotten story of Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis — a 19th-century physician who saved countless lives with one simple idea: handwashing.
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Love That Broke the Law
They never set out to change history—they just wanted to be married. In this episode of Secret Heroes, we honor Mildred and Richard Loving, an unassuming couple from Virginia whose love defied the law.
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The Last War Chief: Joseph Medicine Crow
Before he was a celebrated author and historian, Joseph Medicine Crow was a warrior—one who would become the last war chief of the Crow Nation. In this episode of Secret Heroes, we journey through the extraordinary life of a man who bridged centuries of tradition and modernity.
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The Score That Saved Millions: Virginia Apgar’s Quiet Revolution
In this episode of Secret Heroes, we honor Dr. Virginia Apgar, the pioneering anesthesiologist who created the Apgar Score, a fast, life-saving assessment that transformed childbirth care forever.
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