Compact Biographies

Compact Biographies

Each week, we aim to bring you interesting information about interesting people in the form of short, compact biographies, which can be read on our website or listened to as a podcast episode. We hope you enjoy them.

  1. Alan Rickman

    -4 DIAS

    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, patient portrayal of Severus Snape across the Harry Potter films (2001–2011), Rickman brought intelligence and restraint to every role. This episode traces his late path into acting, his commitment to craft, and why his performances continue to reward attention long after the curtain fell. Visit our website: Compact Biographies Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube Please also consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee - head on over to compacthistories.com/biographiescoffee to see how. #AlanRickman #BritishActing #FilmHistory #Theatre #HarryPotter #DieHard #ActingCraft #CulturalIcons

    20 min
  2. Ramanujan

    2/02

    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 training, he filled notebooks with formulas that would later transform number theory and modern mathematics. This episode traces Ramanujan's journey from poverty in southern India to collaboration with G. H. Hardy at Cambridge, and asks how a mind so far outside the system reshaped it forever. Visit our website: Compact Biographies Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube Please also consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee - head on over to compacthistories.com/biographiescoffee to see how. #Ramanujan #MathematicsHistory #NumberTheory #PureMaths #CambridgeUniversity #IndianHistory #SciencePioneers #Genius

    22 min
  3. Brigitte Bardot

    26/01

    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 the age of thirty-nine, Bardot walked away from acting entirely, retreating from the public eye and dedicating her life to animal welfare. This episode explores how a young woman from Paris became a global icon, why she rejected the role the world assigned her, and how her second life proved as influential as her first. Visit our website: Compact Biographies Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube Please also consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee - head on over to compacthistories.com/biographiescoffee to see how. #BrigitteBardot #FrenchCinema #FilmHistory #CulturalIcons #AnimalRights #CelebrityCulture #WomenInFilm #20thCenturyHistory

    22 min
  4. Sally Ride

    19/01

    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. Trained as a physicist, Ride worked on NASA missions, investigated the Challenger disaster, and later dedicated her life to science education, determined to open doors for future generations. This episode explores how preparation, intelligence, and quiet resolve reshaped who gets to belong in space. Visit our website: Compact Biographies Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube Please also consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee - head on over to compacthistories.com/biographiescoffee to see how. #SallyRide #WomenInScience #SpaceHistory #NASA #Astronauts #STEMEducation #Physics #SciencePioneers #WomenInSTEM

    15 min
  5. Archbishop Desmond Tutu

    12/01

    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 conscience of South Africa whose voice helped dismantle apartheid and guide a nation toward truth, reconciliation, and hope. From the darkest years of oppression to the fragile work of healing, this is the story of a leader who believed that compassion could change the world. Visit our website: Compact Biographies Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube Please also consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee - head on over to compacthistories.com/biographiescoffee to see how. #DesmondTutu #CompactBiographies #HumanRights #ApartheidHistory #Reconciliation #MoralLeadership #HistoryPodcast

    15 min
  6. Jane Goodall

    5/01

    Jane Goodall

    She changed science by watching quietly, and she changed the world by speaking bravely. In this episode of Compact Biographies, we explore the life and legacy of Jane Goodall, the pioneering primatologist whose work transformed how we understand animals, humanity, and our responsibility to the natural world. From her groundbreaking research in Gombe to her lifelong advocacy for conservation and compassion, this is the story of a woman whose influence endures far beyond her lifetime. Visit our website: Compact Biographies Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube Please also consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee - head on over to compacthistories.com/biographiescoffee to see how. #JaneGoodall #CompactBiographies #Conservation #Primatology #EnvironmentalHistory #WildlifeProtection #HistoryPodcast

    19 min
  7. The Black Prince

    29/12/2025

    The Black Prince

    Feared on the battlefield and celebrated as the ideal knight, the Black Prince was England's greatest warrior heir. In this episode of Compact Biographies, we explore the life of Edward of Woodstock, the prince who shattered French armies during the Hundred Years' War and forged a legend he would never live to outgrow. Visit our website: Compact Biographies Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #TheBlackPrince #CompactBiographies #MedievalHistory #HundredYearsWar #EnglishRoyalty #Chivalry #BattleOfCrecy #HistoryPodcast

    11 min
  8. Alan Turing

    22/12/2025

    Alan Turing

    Brilliant, unconventional, and tragically mistreated, Alan Turing helped shape the modern world long before it knew his name. In this episode of Compact Biographies, we explore the life of the mathematician whose ideas laid the foundations of computing, whose wartime work helped defeat Nazi Germany, and whose legacy continues to define the digital age. Visit our website: Compact Biographies Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #AlanTuring #CompactBiographies #ComputerHistory #WorldWarTwo #Codebreaking #ArtificialIntelligence #LGBTQHistory #HistoryPodcast

    11 min
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Sobre

Each week, we aim to bring you interesting information about interesting people in the form of short, compact biographies, which can be read on our website or listened to as a podcast episode. We hope you enjoy them.

Informação

  • Autoria
    Compact Biographies
  • Anos em atividade
    2014 - 2026
  • Episódios
    278
  • Classificação
    Para todos
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2026 - 5 Minute Productions
  • Site do programa
    Compact Biographies

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