
Each week, we aim to bring you interesting information about interesting people in the form of short, compact biographies, which can be read on our website or listened to as a podcast episode. We hope you enjoy them.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 282 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationHistory | |||

Mary Wollstonecraft was one of the most radical and influential thinkers of the eighteenth century, long before the word feminism even existed. Born in London in 1759, she rose from an unstable and often violent childhood to become a professional wri... more
Tina Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock on 26 November 1939 in Brownsville, Tennessee, and went on to become one of the most commanding performers in modern music. From early success on the American touring circuit to walking away with nothing in 1976,... more
Dorothy Hodgkin changed science by learning how to see what others could not. Born on 12 May 1910, she became a pioneer of X-ray crystallography, revealing the structures of penicillin, vitamin B12, and insulin and transforming modern medicine in the... more
William Kidd sailed under a legal commission on 11 December 1695, tasked with hunting pirates in the Indian Ocean. Within six years, he would be hanged at Execution Dock on 23 May 1701, condemned as one of history's most notorious pirates. This episo... more
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Love these bios but then heard the Tutu episode; confused about the death of Desmond Tutu’s daughter. Where did you get the fact that she’s dead? Cannot find this anywhere. Now I’m questioning everything I’m hearing!
It’s an interesting show , I like the little bits of information. But I think by now we know what the websites are and the YouTube channel. And stop with the coffee thing it’s stupid
I like the new twist on biographies whereby fictional characters like Sherlock Holmes and Elizabeth Bennet have been added to the podcast. Interesting!
Both the ends of episode on Helen Keller and Natalie Wood are cut off. Is that on purpose? How to complete the episodes?
5 minutes with hours of entertainment.
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A collection of concise and engaging biographies focusing on a diverse array of intriguing figures from history, science, arts, and culture. Each episode presents a brief yet insightful look into the lives and contributions of notable individuals, making it ideal for listeners seeking to learn about fascinating personalities without committing extensive time. The content is varied, covering topics from scientific pioneers and cultural icons to historical leaders and literary figures, thus appealing to a wide audience interested in education and history. Unique elements include the inclusion of lesser-known characters alongside famous personalities, offering listeners a diverse understanding of human achievement and experience.
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Compact Biographies launched 12 years ago and published 282 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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