5 Minute Biographies

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  • Summary

  • 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.
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Episodes
  • William Shakespeare
    Jan 6 2025

    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 works have captivated audiences for centuries. From Hamlet and Macbeth to Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare’s plays continue to influence literature, theatre, and culture worldwide. Discover how this man from Stratford-upon-Avon rose to prominence in Elizabethan England and crafted an enduring legacy that defines the English language and dramatic arts to this day.

    Please consider supporting the show by subscribing. If you would like to support me more directly by, say, buying me a coffee, please head on over to http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee to see how.

    Alternatively, why not take a look at the video version of the podcast on YouTube at 5minutebiographies.com/youtube or read the article on the website at https://www.5minutebiographies.com/william-shakespeare/.

    Check out our other 5 Minute podcasts:

    • 5 Minute History
    • 5 Minute Disasters
    • 5 Minute Murder
    • 5 Minute Mysteries
    • 5 Minute Warfare
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    9 mins
  • Aristotle
    Dec 30 2024

    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 polymaths. A student of Plato and tutor to Alexander the Great, Aristotle’s ideas shaped Western thought in fields as diverse as science, ethics, politics, and logic. Discover how his remarkable insights laid the foundation for modern philosophy and natural sciences, establishing a legacy that has endured for over two millennia.

    Please consider supporting the show by subscribing. If you would like to support me more directly by, say, buying me a coffee, please head on over to http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee to see how.

    Alternatively, why not take a look at the video version of the podcast on YouTube at 5minutebiographies.com/youtube or read the article on the website at https://www.5minutebiographies.com/aristotle/.

    Check out our other 5 Minute podcasts:

    • 5 Minute History
    • 5 Minute Disasters
    • 5 Minute Murder
    • 5 Minute Mysteries
    • 5 Minute Warfare
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    9 mins
  • Anne Frank
    Dec 23 2024

    In episode 8 of season 18 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we look at the life of Anne Frank, the young Jewish girl whose diary became one of the most poignant accounts of the Holocaust. Hidden with her family in an Amsterdam attic during World War II, Anne documented her fears, hopes, and observations in a diary that would later inspire millions. Discover how her words continue to resonate as a powerful reminder of resilience, humanity, and the tragic consequences of prejudice.

    Please consider supporting the show by subscribing. If you would like to support me more directly by, say, buying me a coffee, please head on over to http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee to see how.

    Alternatively, why not take a look at the video version of the podcast on YouTube at 5minutebiographies.com/youtube or read the article on the website at https://www.5minutebiographies.com/anne-frank/.

    Check out our other 5 Minute podcasts:

    • 5 Minute History
    • 5 Minute Disasters
    • 5 Minute Murder
    • 5 Minute Mysteries
    • 5 Minute Warfare
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    9 mins

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