Einstein's Brain
What secrets did Einstein's brain truly hold?
4.4 (10)
42 mins
Explore how Einstein’s brain was taken without permission after his death. Discover the decades-long controversy that followed Harvey’s secret removal and careless handling of the brain. Learn about the scientific studies that tried to find genius in its structure but left more questions than answers.
Ep 1:
A Doctor's Midnight Theft
When Einstein dies in 1955, a pathologist defies his final wishes and secretly removes his brain—setting off a scandal exposed by a child's schoolyard confession.
Ep 2:
Mayonnaise Jars and Missing Genius
After a disappointingly ordinary first look, Einstein's brain begins a bizarre nomadic existence, stored in mayonnaise jars and cider boxes as its keeper vanishes from view.
Ep 3:
Cracking the Code of Genius
Decades of research uncover strange clues in Einstein's parietal lobes and genetic makeup, raising a tantalizing question: can genius really be measured in tissue?
Ep 4:
The Brain's Cross-Country Odyssey
In 1978, a journalist tracks down the missing brain, launching a surreal cross-country journey that finally confronts what remains of Einstein's legacy.
Discussions (14)
Felix
Level 5 · 9 mo agoHarvey failed the due diligence. No consent given.
Quintin
Level 3 · 10 mo agoKeeping the brain in a cider box behind a beer cooler is proper mental. What a weird bloke.
Sean
Level 5 · 10 mo agoHarvey keeping the brain in a cider box is just petty bourgeois fetishism masquerading as science.
