Berlin as a city of pharmacy?! Absolutely! Whether it's uranium, household sugar, or Tussamag cough syrup, we owe a lot to the pharmacists of Berlin! But the history and present of Berlin also include poison murders, medication scandals, and illegal colorful pills. The stories intertwine medicine and chemistry, culture and science. Mark Benecke, a self-proclaimed expert on the bizarre, takes you on a journey of discovery to hidden and forgotten corners, historical treasures, and surprising facts, sometimes even delving into the depths of the human soul.