Marie Curie: A Life in Science The legacy of Marie Skłodowska Curie, the world's most famous female physicist, is assured, but in her lifetime she was a controversial figure. Patricia Fara | Published in History Today Volume 67 Issue 11 November 2017 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Medicine & Disease Related Articles Elizabeth Tollet and her Scientific Sisters Culture, Continuity and Breast Cancer Popular articles Christmas Before Charles Dickens The First Christmas Tree