The 5 Best 5 Minute Biographies Podcast Episodes
1) Catherine de Medici - S04E09
In the ninth episode of the fourth season of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of one of the most influential women of the 16th century, and arguably in all of history...Show More
2) George Washington
“The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon” – George Washington George Washington was born on 22 February 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA. He is most well k...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.3) Marie Curie
In season 2, episode 2 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast we take a quick look at the life of the first woman to receive a Nobel Prize - Marie Curie
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.4) Guy Fawkes
In the third episode of season 6 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we take a brief look at the life of the man who is remembered as the main conspirator in the gunpowder plot - Guy Fawkes.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.5) Susan B. Anthony
In the fifth episode of season four of 5 Minute Biographies we take a look at the life of America social reformer and women's rights activist, Susan B. Anthony
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.6) Alan Rickman
Alan Rickman arrived on screen with rare authority, a presence shaped by theatre, discipline, and a refusal to rush. From his film debut as Hans Gruber in Die Hard (released 15 July 1988) to his long,...Show More
7) Ramanujan
Srinivasa Ramanujan was born on 22 December 1887 in Erode, India, and produced mathematics so original that it baffled experts across continents. Working largely in isolation, with little formal train...Show More
8) Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte Bardot became an international sensation on 2 December 1956 with And God Created Woman, a film that reshaped cinema, celebrity, and modern femininity. Yet her story does not end with fame. By...Show More
9) Sally Ride
Sally Ride became a symbol of possibility on 18 June 1983, when she flew aboard Space Shuttle Challenger as the first American woman in space. But her legacy reaches far beyond that historic mission. ...Show More
10) Archbishop Desmond Tutu
He fought injustice with faith, humour, and an unshakeable belief in human dignity. In this episode of Compact Biographies, we explore the life and legacy of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the moral conscie...Show More