The Murder of Hypatia
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In episode 11 of 5 Minute Murder, we explore the tragic and brutal murder of Hypatia, a renowned philosopher and mathematician of ancient Alexandria. In just around 5 minutes, we’ll uncover the details of her life, her groundbreaking work, and how her murder by a violent mob marked a turning point in the decline of classical antiquity. Join us for a brief yet impactful look at one of history’s most shocking and influential killings. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts, and if you would like to support us more directly, by say, buying us a coffee, then please head on over to 5minutemurder.com/coffee to see how.   An article supporting this episode can be found on the website at https://5minutemurder.com/the-murder-of-hypatia/.  Check out our other 5 Minute podcasts - 5 Minute Biographies, 5 Minute History, 5 Minute Mysteries, and 5 Minute Warfare at: 5minutebiographies.com 5minutedisasters.com 5minutehistory.com 5minutemysteries.com 5minutewarfare.com 
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