The 1905 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Robert Koch, who discovered the tubercle bacillus and so revealed the cause of one of the most devastating diseases in human history. Koch's postulates became the gold standard for identifying infectious diseases.
The 1913 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to French physiologist Charles Richet for discovering the anaphylaxis phenomenon, revealing an unexpected aspect of the immune system. His discovery laid the foundations for understanding allergic and hypersensitivity diseases.
Meet the philosopher who pursued realism in cinema: André Bazin. He sparked a revolution with his question "What Is Cinema?", became the heart of Cahiers du Cinéma, and inspired the French New Wave. Get to know one of the giants of film theory.
A musical genius blind from birth! Oğuz Büyükberber has made an extraordinary journey reaching from jazz to Turkish music, from the visual arts to international awards. His original music and inspiring story will move you deeply — discover him.
The 1911 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Swedish ophthalmologist Allvar Gullstrand for mathematically analyzing the eye's optical system and transforming ophthalmology. His slit-lamp microscope became a standard instrument of eye examination.
A fresh voice from Hungary: Béla Balázs. He focused on the visual magic of silent cinema and broke new ground with his book "The Visible Man." Drawing inspiration from modernism and surrealism, he helped chart the direction of film aesthetics. Get to know Balázs.
The man who brought color to our brain's mysterious world! Italian scientist Camillo Golgi developed his unique staining technique, revealing the secrets of the nervous system. His Nobel Prize-winning discoveries shed light on many areas of medicine. Are you curious?
Hero of the immune system and chemotherapy! Nobel laureate German scientist Paul Ehrlich broke new ground in medicine with his 'side-chain theory' and with Salvarsan, the cure for syphilis. His revolutionary work shaped modern medicine — discover it!
The wizard of bebop piano, Bud Powell! A life stretching from Harlem to Paris, filled with legendary collaborations with Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. Discover the compelling story of the pianist who—despite personal struggles—left an indelible mark on jazz history.