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5 Minute Disasters
Compact Disasters – Episode Podcasthon – When Seconds Matter: The Life-Saving Work of the UK Air Ambulance
We are very happy to participate in this 4th edition of Podcasthon. For one week, thousands of podcasts will highlight…
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5 Minute History
Compact History – Episode 116: The History of Aviation Accidents
In this episode of Compact History, Richard explores the history of aviation accidents, from the fragile flying machines of the…
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5 Minute Biographies
Compact Biographies: Scott Joplin
Scott Joplin, often called the King of Ragtime, transformed American music with compositions that blended African American musical traditions with…
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Biografias en 5 minutos
Biografias en 5minutos: Brigitte Bardot
En este episodio de Biografías en 5 Minutos, exploramos la vida de Brigitte Bardot, la actriz francesa que se convirtió…
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5 Minute Disasters
Compact Disasters – Episode 74: The Lake Nyos Disaster
In August 1986, a quiet volcanic lake in Cameroon suddenly released a massive cloud of carbon dioxide that silently swept…
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5 Minute Murder
Compact Murder – Episode 72: The John List Family Murders
In November 1971, a quiet suburban home in Westfield, New Jersey became the scene of one of America’s most chilling…
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5 Minute Mysteries
Compact Mysteries – Episode 68: The Mystery of the London Monster
In this episode of Compact Mysteries, we explore one of the strangest crime waves in London’s history. During the late…
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5 Minute Warfare
Compact Warfare – Episode 67: The Battle of Actium
In 31 BC, one naval battle would decide the fate of the Roman world. Off the coast of Greece near…
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5 Minute History
Compact History – Episode 115: The History of Robots
From ancient myths of mechanical giants to factory arms, Mars rovers and modern AI, this episode explores the long and…
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5 Minute Biographies
Compact Biographies: Mary Wollstonecraft
Mary Wollstonecraft was one of the most radical and influential thinkers of the eighteenth century, long before the word feminism…
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