In this episode we discuss the life and legacy of British nurse Florence Nightingale. Born in 1820, Nightingale grew up with a passion for nursing and pursued this career despite going against her parents’ wishes. Her most significant role came in 1853 when the Crimean War broke out. Nightingale took care of the injured and ill soldiers and became known as ‘The Lady with the Lamp’. During her lifetime Nightingale worked hard to improve hygiene and sanitation which affected all sections of British society and her legacy lives on even till this day.