Episodes

  • 134 - A Portuguese shooting party 1880 by Oswald Crawfurd

    134 - A Portuguese shooting party 1880 by Oswald Crawfurd
    May 18 2026
    Welcome to the fifth installment of the captivating 15-volume series, The World’s Story, expertly edited by Eva March Tappan. This volume presents a rich tapestry of history through prose, poetry, and art, offering a deep dive into the cultural and artistic heritage of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal, from ancient times to the dawn of the 20th century. Explore enthralling topics such as the brilliance of Italian painters and poets, the tumultuous events of the French Revolution, the somber realities of the Spanish Inquisition, and the daring adventures of Portuguese explorers. Join us for a mesmerizing journey through time, narrated by Sonia, with an impressive cast bringing these stories to life.
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    12 mins
  • 133 - The earthquake at Lisbon 1755 by Rev Charles Davy

    133 - The earthquake at Lisbon 1755 by Rev Charles Davy
    May 17 2026
    Welcome to the fifth installment of the captivating 15-volume series, The World’s Story, expertly edited by Eva March Tappan. This volume presents a rich tapestry of history through prose, poetry, and art, offering a deep dive into the cultural and artistic heritage of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal, from ancient times to the dawn of the 20th century. Explore enthralling topics such as the brilliance of Italian painters and poets, the tumultuous events of the French Revolution, the somber realities of the Spanish Inquisition, and the daring adventures of Portuguese explorers. Join us for a mesmerizing journey through time, narrated by Sonia, with an impressive cast bringing these stories to life.
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    20 mins
  • 132 - The departure of King Sebastian 1578 an old Spanish ballad translated by J G Lockhart

    132 - The departure of King Sebastian 1578 an old Spanish ballad translated by J G Lockhart
    May 16 2026
    Welcome to the fifth installment of the captivating 15-volume series, The World’s Story, expertly edited by Eva March Tappan. This volume presents a rich tapestry of history through prose, poetry, and art, offering a deep dive into the cultural and artistic heritage of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal, from ancient times to the dawn of the 20th century. Explore enthralling topics such as the brilliance of Italian painters and poets, the tumultuous events of the French Revolution, the somber realities of the Spanish Inquisition, and the daring adventures of Portuguese explorers. Join us for a mesmerizing journey through time, narrated by Sonia, with an impressive cast bringing these stories to life.
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    5 mins
  • 131 - Portugal Part III The last four centuries Historical note

    131 - Portugal Part III The last four centuries Historical note
    May 15 2026
    Welcome to the fifth installment of the captivating 15-volume series, The World’s Story, expertly edited by Eva March Tappan. This volume presents a rich tapestry of history through prose, poetry, and art, offering a deep dive into the cultural and artistic heritage of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal, from ancient times to the dawn of the 20th century. Explore enthralling topics such as the brilliance of Italian painters and poets, the tumultuous events of the French Revolution, the somber realities of the Spanish Inquisition, and the daring adventures of Portuguese explorers. Join us for a mesmerizing journey through time, narrated by Sonia, with an impressive cast bringing these stories to life.
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    2 mins
  • 130 - The speech of Vasco da Gama to the king of Calicut 1498 by Luis de Camoens

    130 - The speech of Vasco da Gama to the king of Calicut 1498 by Luis de Camoens
    May 14 2026
    Welcome to the fifth installment of the captivating 15-volume series, The World’s Story, expertly edited by Eva March Tappan. This volume presents a rich tapestry of history through prose, poetry, and art, offering a deep dive into the cultural and artistic heritage of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal, from ancient times to the dawn of the 20th century. Explore enthralling topics such as the brilliance of Italian painters and poets, the tumultuous events of the French Revolution, the somber realities of the Spanish Inquisition, and the daring adventures of Portuguese explorers. Join us for a mesmerizing journey through time, narrated by Sonia, with an impressive cast bringing these stories to life.
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    6 mins
  • 129 - How Portugal opened commerce with India 1498 by Jules Verne

    129 - How Portugal opened commerce with India 1498 by Jules Verne
    May 13 2026
    Welcome to the fifth installment of the captivating 15-volume series, The World’s Story, expertly edited by Eva March Tappan. This volume presents a rich tapestry of history through prose, poetry, and art, offering a deep dive into the cultural and artistic heritage of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal, from ancient times to the dawn of the 20th century. Explore enthralling topics such as the brilliance of Italian painters and poets, the tumultuous events of the French Revolution, the somber realities of the Spanish Inquisition, and the daring adventures of Portuguese explorers. Join us for a mesmerizing journey through time, narrated by Sonia, with an impressive cast bringing these stories to life.
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    14 mins
  • 128 - The first voyage to India 1497 by William H G Kingston

    128 - The first voyage to India 1497 by William H G Kingston
    May 12 2026
    Welcome to the fifth installment of the captivating 15-volume series, The World’s Story, expertly edited by Eva March Tappan. This volume presents a rich tapestry of history through prose, poetry, and art, offering a deep dive into the cultural and artistic heritage of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal, from ancient times to the dawn of the 20th century. Explore enthralling topics such as the brilliance of Italian painters and poets, the tumultuous events of the French Revolution, the somber realities of the Spanish Inquisition, and the daring adventures of Portuguese explorers. Join us for a mesmerizing journey through time, narrated by Sonia, with an impressive cast bringing these stories to life.
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    22 mins
  • 127 - The search for Prester John 1486 by John Fiske

    127 - The search for Prester John 1486 by John Fiske
    May 11 2026
    Welcome to the fifth installment of the captivating 15-volume series, The World’s Story, expertly edited by Eva March Tappan. This volume presents a rich tapestry of history through prose, poetry, and art, offering a deep dive into the cultural and artistic heritage of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal, from ancient times to the dawn of the 20th century. Explore enthralling topics such as the brilliance of Italian painters and poets, the tumultuous events of the French Revolution, the somber realities of the Spanish Inquisition, and the daring adventures of Portuguese explorers. Join us for a mesmerizing journey through time, narrated by Sonia, with an impressive cast bringing these stories to life.
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    7 mins