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5 Minute Mysteries
Compact Mysteries – Episode 48: The Theft of the Crown Jewels of Ireland
In this episode, we uncover the story of The Lost Crown Jewels of Ireland, a royal mystery dripping in intrigue…
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5 Minute Warfare
Compact Warfare – Episode 47: The Zulu Wars
In 1879 the British Empire collided with the Zulu kingdom on the Natal frontier. From the shock defeat at Isandlwana…
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5 Minute History
Compact History – Episode 95: The History of Athens
From ancient philosophers to modern metropolitans, Athens has stood as a symbol of democracy, culture, and resilience for over three…
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5 Minute Biographies
Compact Biographies: Quincy Jones
From the jazz halls of Chicago to the studios of Los Angeles, Quincy Jones redefined modern music. In this episode…
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Biografias en 5 minutos
Biografias en 5minutos: Hatshepsut
En este episodio de Biografías en 5 Minutos, te contamos la historia de Hatshepsut, la faraona que desafió las reglas…
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5 Minute Disasters
Compact Disasters – Episode 53: The Castle Bravo Disaster
In 1954, the United States detonated its most powerful hydrogen bomb — and got it disastrously wrong. The Castle Bravo…
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5 Minute Murder
Compact Murder – Episode 51: The Hall-Mills Murders
In 1922, beneath a crabapple tree in New Jersey, a minister and a choir singer were found dead, shot, arranged…
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5 Minute Mysteries
Compact Mysteries – Episode 47: The Disappearance of Solomon Northup
Solomon Northup was a free Black man living in New York until, in 1841, his life was stolen. Kidnapped and…
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5 Minute Warfare
Compact Warfare – Episode 46: The Battle of Marathon
In 490 BCE a citizen army met an empire on the Marathon plain. Athens and Plataea formed a thin centre…
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5 Minute History
Compact History – Episode 94: The History of the Fire Service
From ancient Roman bucket brigades to today’s high-tech fire rescue units, the fire service has always been at the frontline…
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