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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.Copyright © 2025 - 5 Minute Productions World
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  • Boudica
    Oct 6 2025

    In this episode, we dive into the fierce world of Boudica, the Celtic queen who dared to take on the might of the Roman Empire. From her brutal mistreatment at Roman hands to her legendary uprising that scorched towns across Britain, discover why Boudica's name still echoes through British history.

    #Boudica #AncientBritain #RomanEmpire #Iceni #HistoryPodcast #BritishHistory #WomenInHistory #CelticQueen

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    10 mins
  • Johannes Gutenberg
    Sep 29 2025

    Explore the fascinating legacy of Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor who gave the world the printing press and lit the spark that fuelled the Renaissance. 📚✨ In this episode, we dive into the story behind Gutenberg’s revolutionary technology and why it changed everything.

    #johannesgutenberg #printingpress #renaissancehistory #historyfacts #compactbiographies #historypodcast #educationalpodcast #ks3history #gcsehistory #apworldhistory #5minutebiographies

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    11 mins
  • Robert Redford
    Sep 22 2025

    Robert Redford was more than a movie star—he was a cultural force. From his breakout roles in 1970s classics to reshaping independent cinema with Sundance, his legacy spans generations. In this episode, we reflect on his remarkable life, recent passing, and everything that made him a legend of the screen.

    #robertredford #hollywoodlegend #sundancefilmfestival #moviehistory #filmstudies #classiccinema #celebritydeath #podcast #compactbiographies

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    10 mins
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