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5 Minute Disasters
Compact Disasters – Episode 37: The 2008 Global Financial Crisis
In 2008, the world watched as banks collapsed, stock markets crashed, and economies unravelled. In this episode, we explore how…
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5 Minute Murder
Compact Murder – Episode 35: Andrei Chikatilo
Dubbed the “Butcher of Rostov,” Andrei Chikatilo was one of the Soviet Union’s most prolific and terrifying serial killers. Between…
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5 Minute Mysteries
Compact Mysteries – Episode 31: The Mystery of Rennes-le-Château
In the sleepy French village of Rennes-le-Château, a 19th-century priest became wealthy overnight — and ever since, rumours of hidden…
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5 Minute Warfare
Compact Warfare – Episode 30: Castles and Siege Warfare: Defending the Fortress
Prepare for battering rams, boiling oil, and towering walls as episode 30 of 5 Minute Warfare storms the world of…
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5 Minute History
Compact History – Episode 78: The History of Sculpture
From ancient idols to modern masterpieces, sculpture has captured the human form and spirit for millennia. In this episode of…
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5 Minute Biographies
Compact Biographies: Harper Lee
Get ready to turn the page on a literary life that changed the course of American storytelling. In this episode…
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Biografias en 5 minutos
Biografias en 5minutos: Mata Hari
En este episodio de Biografías en 5 Minutos, te contamos la historia de Mata Hari, la misteriosa bailarina exótica que…
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5 Minute Disasters
Compact Disasters – Episode 36: The Sinking of the RMS Lusitania
In 1915, the RMS Lusitania was a symbol of luxury and speed — until a German U-boat turned it into…
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5 Minute Murder
Compact Murder – Episode 34: The Assassination Benazir Bhutto
On December 27, 2007, Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan’s former Prime Minister and a symbol of hope for many, was assassinated at…
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5 Minute Mysteries
Compact Mysteries – Episode 30: The Mystery of the Aokigahara Forest
At the base of Japan’s majestic Mount Fuji lies Aokigahara — a forest of twisted trees, eerie silence, and unsettling…
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