Almanac "With Madame Curie-Skłodowska to the cradle of radio – commemorating the 100th anniversary of her rare visit to Jáchymov"

When Marie Curie-Skłodowska arrived in Czechoslovakia in June 1925, it was not just a trip by a famous scientist to the country where the samples that helped her make her groundbreaking discoveries came from. It was a meaningful gesture – a return to the places that played a key role in the early days of radioactivity research. She arrived as a scientist who had overcome many personal and professional obstacles, yet remained modest and devoted to science. In our country, she found respect, understanding, and friendship—values that transcend time.
A hundred years later, we decided to commemorate her visit. Not as a mere historical event, but as a lasting inspiration for future generations. Marie Curie-Skłodowska was a woman who managed to shed light not only on the physical world, but also on social prejudices. At a time when women were given only minimal space in science, she managed not only to break through, but to become a recognized authority and role model for others. Her courage, perseverance, and humility are an inspiration today—perhaps more than ever.

The conference in Jáchymov, a town so inextricably linked to the beginnings of radio and the very roots of radon therapy, arose from the need to commemorate not only the scientific contribution of this exceptional woman, but also the humanity and values she embodied. It arose from the conviction that science is not just a collection of knowledge, but a deep commitment to society. From the need to pay tribute to a woman who managed to change the world.

We hope that this almanac will serve as inspiration—for other researchers, educators, institutions, and anyone who believes in the power of science. May it serve as a reminder that the world is changed not only by discoveries, but above all by people who believe in them so much that they are willing to sacrifice everything for them.