MinuteBio turns remarkable lives and enduring legends into short, manga-inspired stories. It is a place to meet a new subject, follow the moments that shaped them, and leave with something worth exploring further.

A good story is a way in

You do not need to know the history before you begin. The illustrations and narrative introduce the people, questions and turning points behind each story. Read at your own pace: the aim is an engaging introduction, not an exhaustive biography.

Your first read: Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein: The Boy Who Chased Light is a 20-page illustrated biography, following a curious child with a compass through the patent office, relativity, exile and a lifetime of questions. Historical notes and sources accompany the story.

Open the story and scroll through the illustrated pages in order. On a phone, portrait view is a comfortable way to follow the panels. Read the notes afterward for context and places to continue learning.

Know what kind of story you are reading

MinuteBio's subjects span real people, mythology and fiction. Those are different kinds of stories:

  • Biographies introduce real lives and historical events. Look to the accompanying notes and sources for the factual background.
  • Mythological retellings explore legends and cultural traditions. Details can vary between versions; they are not presented as documented history.
  • Fictional profiles explore characters within their imagined worlds. They are stories about fiction, not historical biographies.

Illustrated, not archival

The artwork is an interpretation, not a historical photograph. Reconstructed scenes and dramatized dialogue help tell the story; they should not be treated as evidence of exactly what happened or as verbatim quotations. For a deeper understanding, use the sources alongside the illustrations.

Find your next story

Browse the story collection or use the category links to explore a subject. The collection currently begins with Einstein and will grow from there.

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