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Captain Ahab

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Nov 11, 202511:05Society & Culture

Haunted by loss and driven by obsession, Captain Ahab sailed into legend in pursuit of the great white whale that took his leg and his peace. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we explore the life of a 19th-century...

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Captain Ahab is an episode from 5 Minute Biographies by 5 Minute Biographies. Haunted by loss and driven by obsession, Captain Ahab sailed into legend in pursuit of the great white whale that took his leg and his peace. In this episode of 5...

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Published Nov 11, 2025, 11:05 long, audio available.

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Haunted by loss and driven by obsession, Captain Ahab sailed into legend in pursuit of the great white whale that took his leg and his peace. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we explore the life of a 19th-century whaling captain whose relentless quest became a timeless warning about pride, power, and the human spirit.

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