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Historical Figures

Big lives, little-known facts. Dig up what you don’t know about the icons you do know! Unexpected anecdotes, real personalities, lasting impacts… Historical Figures is a Spotify Original from Parcast.

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Welcome to Historical Figures!

Welcome to Historical Figures!

With a new look, a new name, and an entertaining take on history, we are now called Historical Figures - formerly known ... Read more

13 Sep 2017

1min

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Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein

It wasn’t always obvious that Albert Einstein was destined for greatness. Long before he won the Nobel Prize, he was a r... Read more

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