• 132 - The departure of King Sebastian 1578 an old Spanish ballad translated by J G Lockhart
    2026/05/16
    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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  • 131 - Portugal Part III The last four centuries Historical note
    2026/05/15
    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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  • 130 - The speech of Vasco da Gama to the king of Calicut 1498 by Luis de Camoens
    2026/05/14
    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 分
  • 129 - How Portugal opened commerce with India 1498 by Jules Verne
    2026/05/13
    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 分
  • 127 - The search for Prester John 1486 by John Fiske
    2026/05/11
    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 分
  • 128 - The first voyage to India 1497 by William H G Kingston
    2026/05/12
    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 分
  • 126 - Prince Henry the Navigator 1394-1460 by John Fiske
    2026/05/10
    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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  • 125 - Portugal Part II Exploration and discovery Historical note
    2026/05/09
    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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