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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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  • S16E09 - Ingrid Bergman
    Jul 8 2024

    Silver screen siren. Hollywood legend. Swedish sensation. Ingrid Bergman captivated audiences for decades with her talent and enigmatic persona. In the 9th episode of season 16 of 5 Minute Biographies, we take a quick dive into the life and career of this unforgettable actress. Join us as we explore her rise from Swedish ingenue to international icon, the controversies that rocked her career, and the enduring legacy she left on the world of cinema. So, put on your metaphorical beret and get ready to be Bergman-ized!

    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/ingrid-bergman.

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    7 mins
  • S16E08 - Queen Elizabeth I
    Jul 7 2024

    Crowned a teenager, feared by her enemies, and beloved by her people – Queen Elizabeth I was a force to be reckoned with. In episode 8 of season 16 of 5 Minute Biographies, we'll get a whirlwind tour of this iconic monarch's life. We'll explore her dramatic rise to power, the challenges she faced as a woman ruling a male-dominated world, and the golden age she ushered in for England. So, grab your metaphorical crown and get ready to be royally informed!

    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/queen-elizabeth-I.

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    6 mins
  • S16E07 - Karl Marx
    Jul 7 2024

    Join us for episode 7 of season 16 on 5 Minute Biographies! From income inequality to the rise of automation, Karl Marx seems more relevant than ever today. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we're diving deep into the life and work of this revolutionary thinker. We'll explore his critique of capitalism, his class struggle and alienation theories, and the ongoing debate about his legacy. And we do it 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 the podcast on YouTube at 5minutebiographies.com/youtube or read the article on the website at 5minutebiographies.com/karl-marx.

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    6 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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