Episodes

  • 118 - The crossing of the Douro 1809 by Charles Lever

    118 - The crossing of the Douro 1809 by Charles Lever
    May 2 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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    25 mins
  • 117 - The queen and her superintendent by Mrs M G Quincy Sleeper

    117 - The queen and her superintendent by Mrs M G Quincy Sleeper
    May 1 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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    18 mins
  • 116 - Spanish home life in the seventeenth century by Mrs M G Quincy Sleeper

    116 - Spanish home life in the seventeenth century by Mrs M G Quincy Sleeper
    Apr 30 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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    10 mins
  • 115 - Velasquez the greatest of Spanish painters 1599-1660 by Mrs M G Quincy Sleeper

    115 - Velasquez the greatest of Spanish painters 1599-1660 by Mrs M G Quincy Sleeper
    Apr 29 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
  • 114 - Spain Part IV The period of decline Historical note

    114 - Spain Part IV The period of decline Historical note
    Apr 28 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
  • 113 - Captain Cuellar of the Armada and his troubles 1588 by James Anthony Froude

    113 - Captain Cuellar of the Armada and his troubles 1588 by James Anthony Froude
    Apr 27 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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    16 mins
  • 112 - The knight of the windmills by Miguel de Cervantes 1547-1616

    112 - The knight of the windmills by Miguel de Cervantes 1547-1616
    Apr 26 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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    16 mins
  • 111 - The Escurial by Theophile Gautier translated by C F Bates

    111 - The Escurial by Theophile Gautier translated by C F Bates
    Apr 25 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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    3 mins