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5 Minute Biographies
Compact Biographies: Sir Francis Walsingham
Behind the splendour of Elizabeth I’s court stood a man who guarded the realm not with armies but with information.…
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Biografias en 5 minutos
Biografias en 5minutos: Robert Redford
En este episodio de Biografías en 5 Minutos, exploramos la vida de Robert Redford, el actor, director y activista que…
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5 Minute Disasters
Compact Disasters – Episode 58: The Sinking of the General Slocum
On a sunny morning in June 1904, a leisurely church outing turned to unspeakable tragedy when the General Slocum steamboat…
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5 Minute Murder
Compact Murder – Episode 56: The Murder of Roberto Calvi
In June 1982, Italian banker Roberto Calvi was found hanging beneath London’s Blackfriars Bridge. At first it looked like a…
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5 Minute Mysteries
Compact Mysteries – Episode 52: The Mystery of the Campden Wonder
A missing man, a baffling confession, three executions—and then a return from the dead. In this episode, we investigate the…
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5 Minute Warfare
Compact Warfare – Episode 51: The Battle of the Plains of Abraham
In September 1759 a silent night run on the St Lawrence put British regulars on the heights west of Quebec.…
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5 Minute History
Compact History – Episode 99: The History of Horror Movies
From Nosferatu’s eerie silhouette to the modern monsters that haunt our screens, horror movies have always reflected our deepest fears.…
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5 Minute Biographies
Compact Biographies: Bob Marley
From the hills of Jamaica to the heart of the world, Bob Marley’s voice carried the rhythm of rebellion and…
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Biografias en 5 minutos
Biografias en 5minutos: Tomás Moro
En este episodio de Biografías en 5 Minutos, exploramos la vida de Tomás Moro, el pensador, político y mártir inglés…
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5 Minute Disasters
Compact Disasters – Episode 57: The Great Lisbon Earthquake
In 1755, on a calm All Saints’ Day morning, Lisbon was torn apart by one of the most powerful earthquakes…
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