This chapter delves into the perplexing death of astronomer Tycho Brahe, examining theories that suggest foul play from his brother Eric and potential accidental mercury poisoning. It also touches on the curious case of Tycho's missing nose prosthesis, which remains a mystery even after attempts to exhume his remains.
This 2010 episode from prior hosts Sarah and Deblina examines how Tycho Brahe lost his nose, built the world's first observatory, and met with an untimely demise. It also has some info in the intro that wasn't known in 2010.
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