Prepare to march into history with a revolutionary who helped redraw the map of the modern world. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we chart the turbulent life of Leon Trotsky — the fiery intellectual and political strategist behind the Russian Revolution. From exile to execution, Trotsky’s journey is one of bold ideas, fierce debates, and dramatic downfalls. Tune in for a sharp, compelling glimpse into the life of the man who dreamed of changing everything — all in just five minutes. An article supporting this episode can be found on the website at: https://5minutebiographies.com/leon-trotsky or why not take a look at our YouTube channel at https://5minutehistory.com/youtube/ Please consider supporting the show by subscribing. If you would like to support me more directly by, say, buying me a coffee, please head on over to http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee to see how. Check out our other 5 Minute podcasts: 5 Minute History 5 Minute Disasters 5 Minute Murder 5 Minute Mysteries 5 Minute Warfare
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Harper Lee
Get ready to turn the page on a literary life that changed the course of American storytelling. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we delve into the remarkable story of Harper Lee — the quiet yet powerful voice behind To Kill a Mockingbird. From small-town Alabama roots to global literary fame, Lee’s work tackled big themes with grace and grit. Tune in for a brief but compelling look at the woman who showed the world the power of a single story — all in just five minutes. An article supporting this episode can be found on the website at: https://5minutebiographies.com/harper-lee or why not take a look at our YouTube channel at https://5minutehistory.com/youtube/ Please consider supporting the show by subscribing. If you would like to support me more directly by, say, buying me a coffee, please head on over to http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee to see how. Check out our other 5 Minute podcasts: 5 Minute History 5 Minute Disasters 5 Minute Murder 5 Minute Mysteries 5 Minute Warfare
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Salvador Dali
Prepare to step into a dreamscape where reality melts and imagination reigns supreme. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we explore the eccentric genius of Salvador Dalà — the master of surrealism whose flamboyant persona was as striking as his art. From melting clocks to towering mustaches, DalÃ’s legacy is one of boundless creativity and fearless self-expression. Tune in for a whirlwind journey through the life of the man who redefined art — in just five minutes. An article supporting this episode can be found on the website at: https://5minutebiographies.com/salvador-dali or why not take a look at our YouTube channel at https://5minutehistory.com/youtube/ Please consider supporting the show by subscribing. If you would like to support me more directly by, say, buying me a coffee, please head on over to http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee to see how. Check out our other 5 Minute podcasts: 5 Minute History 5 Minute Disasters 5 Minute Murder 5 Minute Mysteries 5 Minute Warfare
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Katherine Johnson
Get ready to launch into history with a mind that helped propel humanity beyond Earth’s limits. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we chart the extraordinary journey of Katherine Johnson — the brilliant mathematician whose calculations were crucial to NASA’s greatest space missions. From overcoming racial and gender barriers to plotting a course to the stars, her story is one of intellect, perseverance, and quiet revolution. Tune in for a quick yet inspiring look at the woman who proved that the sky was never the limit — all in just five minutes. An article supporting this episode can be found on the website at: https://5minutebiographies.com/katherine-johnson or why not take a look at our YouTube channel at https://5minutehistory.com/youtube/ Please consider supporting the show by subscribing. If you would like to support me more directly by, say, buying me a coffee, please head on over to http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee to see how. Check out our other 5 Minute podcasts: 5 Minute History 5 Minute Disasters 5 Minute Murder 5 Minute Mysteries 5 Minute Warfare
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Genghis Khan
Prepare to gallop into history with one of the most fearsome names ever etched into the sands of time. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we launch Season 20 by charging straight into the story of Genghis Khan — the Mongol warlord who rose from humble beginnings to become the architect of the largest contiguous empire the world has ever seen. Ruthless, strategic, and astonishingly influential, his legacy still echoes through centuries. Tune in for a brisk yet powerful look at the life of the man who turned tribes into an empire — in just five minutes. An article supporting this episode can be found on the website at: https://5minutebiographies.com/genghis-khan or why not take a look at our YouTube channel at https://5minutehistory.com/youtube/ Please consider supporting the show by subscribing. If you would like to support me more directly by, say, buying me a coffee, please head on over to http://www.5minutebiographies.com/coffee to see how. Check out our other 5 Minute podcasts: 5 Minute History 5 Minute Disasters 5 Minute Murder 5 Minute Mysteries 5 Minute Warfare
Each week, we aim to bring you interesting information about interesting people in about five minutes in the form of short biographies which can also be read on our website.
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