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5 Minute History
Compact History – Episode 107: The History of the Ryder Cup
The Ryder Cup is more than a golf tournament, it is a century long sporting rivalry shaped by nationalism, sportsmanship,…
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5 Minute Biographies
Compact Biographies: Archbishop Desmond Tutu
He fought injustice with faith, humour, and an unshakeable belief in human dignity. In this episode of Compact Biographies, we…
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Biografias en 5 minutos
Biografias en 5minutos: Sir Francis Walsingham
En este episodio de Biografías en 5 Minutos, exploramos la vida de Sir Francis Walsingham, el espía maestro de la…
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5 Minute Disasters
Compact Disasters – Episode 65: The Mount Pelée Eruption
On the morning of 8 May 1902, the Caribbean city of Saint-Pierre was alive with routine, unaware it had less…
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5 Minute Murder
Compact Murder – Episode 63: The Green Bicycle Murder
In February 1921, Bella Wright, a young factory worker from Little Stretton, Leicestershire, was shot dead while cycling home along…
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5 Minute Mysteries
Compact Mysteries – Episode 59: The Mystery of the Lost Civilisation of the Indus Valley
The Indus Valley Civilisation was one of the world’s earliest and most advanced urban societies, flourishing over 4,000 years ago…
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5 Minute Warfare
Compact Warfare – Episode 58: The Battle of Bosworth
The Battle of Bosworth, fought on 22 August 1485, was the clash that ended the Wars of the Roses and…
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5 Minute History
Compact History – Episode 106: The History of Surnames
Ever wondered where your last name comes from? In this episode of Compact History, we trace the fascinating story of…
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5 Minute Biographies
Compact Biographies: Jane Goodall
She changed science by watching quietly, and she changed the world by speaking bravely. In this episode of Compact Biographies,…
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Biografias en 5 minutos
Biografias en 5minutos: Bob Marley
En este episodio de Biografías en 5 Minutos, exploramos la vida de Bob Marley, el ícono del reggae que llevó…
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