Deep Dive: The German Empire Proclamation, Cary Grant's Golden Age, and the Public Debut of X-rays - January 18, 2026

This episode explores the 1871 unification of Germany at Versailles, the revolutionary public debut of the X-ray machine, and the legacies of A.A. Milne, Cary Grant, and Oliver Hardy.

Join Isabel Moreno and Elise Moreau as they navigate the historical significance of January 18, a day that reshaped European borders and transformed the future of medicine.

  • 🏛️ The Birth of an Empire: A look at the strategic and symbolic proclamation of Wilhelm I as Kaiser in the French Palace of Versailles.
  • 🔬 Illuminating the Invisible: The first public exhibition of the X-ray machine by H.L. Smith, marking a new era for diagnostic science.
  • 🎭 Silver Screen Legends: Exploring the enduring charm of Hollywood icon Cary Grant and the slapstick brilliance of Oliver Hardy.
  • 📚 Winnie-the-Pooh: Honoring A.A. Milne and his contribution to children's literature through the Hundred Acre Wood.

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  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (00:19) - The Proclamation at Versailles
  • (02:08) - The Dawn of Medical Imaging
  • (03:42) - Hollywood and Comedy Icons
  • (05:20) - The Legacy of A.A. Milne
  • (06:27) - Conclusion
Deep Dive: The German Empire Proclamation, Cary Grant's Golden Age, and the Public Debut of X-rays - January 18, 2026
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