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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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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.

    Howard Hughes - S16E06

    Howard Hughes - S16E06

    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.  

    • 8 min
    Juan Peron - S16E05

    Juan Peron - S16E05

    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.  

    • 6 min
    Charlton Heston - S16E04

    Charlton Heston - S16E04

    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.  
     

    • 6 min
    Florence Nightingale - S16E03

    Florence Nightingale - S16E03

    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.

    • 7 min
    Oliver Reed - S16E02

    Oliver Reed - S16E02

    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

    • 6 min
    Gus March-Phillipps - S16E01

    Gus March-Phillipps - S16E01

    In the first episode of season 16 of the 5 Minute Biographies podcast, we briefly examine the life of the man who challenged British conventional warfare tactics during World War 2 and led the way to the formation of modern special forces such as the SAS when he put together the Small-Scale Raiding Force with the view of causing havoc behind enemy lines. His name was Gus March-Phillipps.
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    • 7 min

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