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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
  • Howard Hughes - S16E06
    Jun 17 2024

    Join us for episode 6 of season 16 on 5 Minute Biographies! This week, we delve into the fascinating and enigmatic life of Howard Hughes. From his swashbuckling days as a record-breaking aviator and Hollywood producer to his reclusive later years as a billionaire tycoon, Howard Hughes's life was a whirlwind of ambition, innovation, and eccentricity. Tune in to discover the man behind the myth 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/howard-hughes.

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    8 mins
  • Juan Peron - S16E05
    Jun 10 2024

    In season 16, episode 5 of 5 Minute Biographies, we delve into the captivating and controversial life of Juan Perón. From his rise to power as a champion of the working class to his exile and eventual return, this episode explores the legacy of Perón and Peronism in Argentina.

    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/juan-peron.

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    7 mins
  • 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

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