Death Kissed Traveler

Shadowed Archives: The Incubator Babies of Coney Island


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The podcast "Death Kiss Traveler" by Marissa explores the intriguing and controversial history of the infant incubator exhibit at Coney Island's Dreamland. In the early 1900s, Dr. Martin County showcased premature babies in incubators as a spectacle to fund their care, as hospitals refused to adopt the technology. This exhibit, while criticized for exploiting human suffering, saved thousands of lives and laid the foundation for modern neonatal care. The podcast delves into the moral complexities of this historical event, highlighting how compassion and progress often emerge from unexpected places.

Keywords: Coney Island, Infant Incubators, Dr. Martin County, Dreamland, Neonatal Care, Premature Babies, Medical History, Compassion vs. Exploitation, Early 1900s, Spectacle and Science, History, Dark History

Produced by Sun-Kissed Traveler. Visit sun-kissedtraveler.com for a free vacation quote and show sources. Written by Marissa Benson. 

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Death Kissed TravelerBy Marissa Benson