Traveling Back to Meet Florence Nightingale: Shiny Lamps, Healing Hands, and Midnight Hoots

14/07/2025 6 min
Traveling Back to Meet Florence Nightingale: Shiny Lamps, Healing Hands, and Midnight Hoots

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Jules lands right in the middle of a bustling hospital in Scutari, where Florence Nightingale is busy transforming healthcare with her clever ideas. Kids will discover how she makes hospitals cleaner and safer and learn why she carries that famous lamp at night. They'll also find out what makes her so brave in a war zone and why an owl's hoot might be her secret companion during those late-night rounds. Plus, did you know she was the first woman to receive the Order of Merit? Join Jules for an illuminating adventure with the Lady with the Lamp!

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