5 Minute Biographies
Rásarupplýsingar
5 Minute Biographies
Each week, we aim to bring you interesting information about interesting people in about five minutes in the form of short biographies which can also be read on our website.
Nýlegir þættir
253 þættir
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Join us as we uncover the fascinating life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, doctor, writer, adventurer, and the mind behind Sherlock Holmes. From Edinburgh...
Boudica
In this episode, we dive into the fierce world of Boudica, the Celtic queen who dared to take on the might of the Roman Empire. From her brutal mistre...
Johannes Gutenberg
Explore the fascinating legacy of Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor who gave the world the printing press and lit the spark that fuelled the Renaissanc...
Robert Redford
Robert Redford was more than a movie star—he was a cultural force. From his breakout roles in 1970s classics to reshaping independent cinema with Sund...
Thomas More
Step into the turbulent world of Tudor England in this episode all about Sir Thomas More — the brilliant humanist, sharp-witted author of Utopia, and...
Josephine Baker
Step into the dazzling world of Josephine Baker, the American-born entertainer who took Paris by storm, danced her way into legend, and fought Nazis a...
Stephen Hawking
In episode 2 of season 21 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we tell the story of Professor Stephen Hawking, the physicist who defied both the limit...
Isabella I of Castille
In episode 1 of season 21 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we explore the remarkable reign of Isabella I of Castile, whose marriage to Ferdinand I...
U.S. Presidents - 20 - James A. Garfield
In the tenth and final episode of our second 10-part special season on U.S. Presidents, we examine the remarkable yet brief presidency of James A. Gar...
U.S. Presidents - 19 - Rutherford B. Hayes
In the ninth episode of our second 10-part special season on U.S. Presidents, we explore the story of Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th president of the U...
U.S. Presidents - 18 - Ulysses S. Grant
In the eighth episode of our second 10-part special season on U.S. Presidents, we examine the life and legacy of Ulysses S. Grant, the Civil War gener...
U.S. Presidents - 17 - Andrew Johnson
In the seventh episode of our second 10-part special season on U.S. Presidents, we examine the life and presidency of Andrew Johnson, the 17th preside...
U.S. Presidents - 16 - Abraham Lincoln
In the sixth episode of our second 10-part special season on U.S. Presidents, we look at Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. Fro...
U.S. Presidents - 15 - James Buchanan
In the fifth episode of our second 10-part special season on U.S. Presidents, we look at James Buchanan, the 15th president of the United States. A se...
U.S. Presidents - 14 - Franklin Pierce
In the fourth episode of our second 10-part special season on U.S. Presidents, we look at Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the United States. Ha...
U.S. Presidents - 13 - Millard Fillmore
In the third episode of our second 10-part special season on U.S. Presidents, we look at Millard Fillmore, the 13th president of the United States. A...
U.S. Presidents - 12 - Zachary Taylor
In the second episode of our second 10-part special season on U.S. Presidents, we look at Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the United States. He...
U.S. Presidents - 11 - James K. Polk
In the first episode of our second 10-part special season on U.S. Presidents, we take a look at James K. Polk, who was a one-term president who made t...
Hatshepsut
Step into ancient Egypt and meet the woman who ruled like a king and left her mark in stone and history. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we e...
Carl Jung
Prepare to explore the depths of the human mind with a pioneer who redefined how we understand ourselves. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we...
Grace Hopper
Get ready to code-break barriers with one of the most brilliant minds in computing history. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we trace the incr...
James Joyce
Prepare to dive into the labyrinthine mind of a literary pioneer who changed the way we tell stories. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we unra...
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Step into the world of power, politics, and passion with one of the most formidable women of the Middle Ages. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies,...
Leon Trotsky
Prepare to march into history with a revolutionary who helped redraw the map of the modern world. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we chart th...
Harper Lee
Get ready to turn the page on a literary life that changed the course of American storytelling. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we delve into...
Salvador Dali
Prepare to step into a dreamscape where reality melts and imagination reigns supreme. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we explore the eccentri...
Katherine Johnson
Get ready to launch into history with a mind that helped propel humanity beyond Earth’s limits. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we chart the...
Genghis Khan
Prepare to gallop into history with one of the most fearsome names ever etched into the sands of time. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we lau...
Helen Keller
In the tenth episode of season 19 of 5 Minute Biographies, we explore the extraordinary life of Helen Keller, a woman who overcame incredible obstacle...
Natalie Wood
In the ninth episode of season 19 of 5 Minute Biographies, we take a look at the life and career of Natalie Wood, the Hollywood star whose talent and...
Frank Herbert
In the eighth episode of season 19 of 5 Minute Biographies, we explore the life and legacy of Frank Herbert, the visionary author behind Dune, one of...
Lucille Ball
In the seventh episode of season 19 of 5 Minute Biographies, we celebrate the life of Lucille Ball, the comedic genius who revolutionised television a...
John Denver
In the sixth episode of season 19 of 5 Minute Biographies, we take a look at the life and legacy of John Denver, the singer-songwriter whose music cap...
Mata Hari
In the fifth episode of season 19 of 5 Minute Biographies, we uncover the intriguing life of Mata Hari, the enigmatic dancer-turned-spy whose name bec...
Ernest Hemingway
In the fourth episode of season 19 of 5 Minute Biographies, we delve into the life of Ernest Hemingway, one of the most celebrated and influential wri...
Malcolm X
In the third episode of season 19 of 5 Minute Biographies, we explore the extraordinary life of Malcolm X, one of the most influential and controversi...
Roy Orbison
In episode 2 of season 19 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a look at the life of a true pioneer of rock and roll, who was known for his un...
Gregory Peck
In the first episode of season 19 of 5 Minute Biographies, we take a closer look at the life and career of Gregory Peck, one of Hollywood’s most iconi...
William Shakespeare
In episode 10 of season 18 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we explore the life of William Shakespeare, the legendary playwright and poet whose wo...
Aristotle
In episode 9 of season 18 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we delve into the life of Aristotle, one of ancient Greece’s greatest philosophers and...