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5 Minute Biographies

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  • 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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  • Charlton Heston - S16E04
    Jun 3 2024

    In episode 4 of season 16 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we delve into the life of Hollywood legend Charlton Heston. We explore not only his captivating performances in films like Ben-Hur and Planet of the Apes, but also his activism for civil rights and his later tenure as a powerful voice for the National Rifle Association. Join us as we unpack this iconic actor's complexities and lasting impact on American culture and all in about 5 Minutes!

    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 this podcast on YouTube at 5minutebiographies.com/youtube or read the article on the website at 5minutebiographies.com/charlton-heston.

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    6 mins
  • Florence Nightingale - S16E03
    May 27 2024

    In episode 3 of season 16 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we delve into the extraordinary life of Florence Nightingale. This podcast goes beyond the battlefield bandages. We'll explore her rebellious spirit, her fight to revolutionise healthcare, and the surprising weapon she used to save countless lives. Tune in to discover the untold story of the woman who changed nursing forever!

    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.

    Also, why not checkout the YouTube version of this story at 5minutebiographies.com/youtube, or read the article at 5minutebiographies.com.

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    7 mins
  • Oliver Reed - S16E02
    May 20 2024

    In episode 2 of season 16 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we explore the wild life of the actor Oliver Reed. We'll delve into his upbringing, his rise to fame with roles like Bill Sykes in Oliver!, and his later career portraying iconic characters like Proximo in Gladiator. Join us as we uncover the complex man behind the larger-than-life persona, all in under 5 minutes!

    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.

    Also, why not check out the Oliver Reed article at 5minutebiographies.com/oliver-reed/ and don't forget to check out the YouTube channel at https://www.5minutebiographies.com/youtube

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    7 mins

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The year there was no summer.

Loved the biography. But the volcanic eruption ash cast a dark shadow on the summer Frankenstein was written. A fact never mentioned here.

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