5 Minute Biographies
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5 Minute Biographies
Each week, we aim to bring you interesting information about interesting people in the form of short, compact biographies, which can be read on our website or listened to as a podcast episode. We hope you enjoy them.
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Sitting Bull
He stood against an empire to protect a way of life rooted in tradition, spirit, and freedom. In this episode of Compact Biographies, we explore Sitti...
Sylvia Plath
Her poetry revealed truths most people fear to speak. Her words shaped modern literature and continue to resonate with readers seeking understanding a...
Sir Francis Walsingham
Behind the splendour of Elizabeth I's court stood a man who guarded the realm not with armies but with information. In this episode of Compact Biograp...
Bob Marley
From the hills of Jamaica to the heart of the world, Bob Marley's voice carried the rhythm of rebellion and the message of peace. In this episode of C...
Darth Vader
From gifted pilot to feared enforcer, Darth Vader's life was a descent into darkness, and a journey back toward redemption. In this episode of 5 Minut...
Frodo Baggins
Small in stature but vast in courage, Frodo Baggins carried the weight of the world on his shoulders. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we expl...
Huckleberry Finn
Barefoot, curious, and forever chasing freedom, Huckleberry Finn drifted down the Mississippi River and straight into history. In this episode of 5 Mi...
Captain Ahab
Haunted by loss and driven by obsession, Captain Ahab sailed into legend in pursuit of the great white whale that took his leg and his peace. In this...
Odysseus
Warrior, wanderer, and king, Odysseus of Ithaca endured storms, monsters, and gods to return home. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we explore...
Don Quixote
Driven by dreams of knighthood in a world that no longer believed in heroes, Don Quixote rode into legend. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we...
Atticus Finch
In an age of fear and prejudice, one man stood calmly at the centre of the storm. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we explore the life of Atti...
Elizabeth Bennet
Intelligent, spirited, and unwilling to conform, Elizabeth Bennet redefined what it meant to be a woman of her time. In this episode of 5 Minute Biogr...
Harry Potter
From an orphaned boy in Surrey to the saviour of the wizarding world, Harry Potter's life is a tale of courage, friendship, and sacrifice. In this epi...
Sherlock Holmes
Enter Victorian London with 5 Minute Biographies as we examine the life of Sherlock Holmes — the world's greatest consulting detective. From 221B Bake...
Andrew Carnegie
From a Scottish weaver's son to one of the richest men in history, Andrew Carnegie transformed the world through steel and philanthropy. In this episo...
Quincy Jones
From the jazz halls of Chicago to the studios of Los Angeles, Quincy Jones redefined modern music. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we explore...
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...