Learn Spanish with Stories
103 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★ - 107 ratingsLearn Spanish with Stories is the number one podcast for upper beginner to intermediate Spanish learners. The main objective of this podcast is to give students fun and interesting stories from Latin America to help students with Spanish immersion. You can read while you listen if you head over to podcast.lingomastery.com to find the transcript.
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The Darién Jungle, Migration through Hell (La Selva del Darién, Migración a través del Infierno)
January 17, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBEvery year, thousands of people – from Latin America and beyond – are losing their lives in hopes of accomplishing a dream: the American Dream. But how? Known as the Darien Gap, this hostile jungle located between Colombia and Panama has borne witness to some of the most horrific stories ever told by migrants, not to mention that it is a place where people are often kidnapped and forced to become slaves and soldiers for guerrilla movements in northern Colombia. However, people are choosi...
Lionel Messi, the Flea Who Made History (Lionel Messi, la Pulga que Hizo Historia)
January 10, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBWho is the best football (soccer) player in the world? You know the answer to this question: it’s Lionel Messi. For some, he’s even considered the best player in history. But one thing’s for sure – he’s a phenomenal talent in the world of sports. A boy who turned the misfortune of a growth deficiency at a young age into a drive that would lead him to crown himself as the greatest player of his generation; a man who is loved by millions and appreciated by billions; La Pulga, a legend who had ...
Mexican Cession – Result of the American War (Cesión Mexicana, Resultado de la Guerra Norteamericana)
January 03, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBDespite the wars in the Middle East and Europe that have occurred in the past decades, Latin America has been a relatively conflict-free region in modern times… but what if you go back further? Centuries ago, Latin America was a perpetual war zone, with soldiers fighting endlessly for scraps of land on which to plant their flag. 19th Century Mexico was one such place, with the newly-independent United States looking to capture an important extension of its territories before the Mexicans cou...
Human Trafficking, The Darker Side of Latin America (Tráfico Humano, El Lado Más Oscuro de Latinoamérica)
December 27, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBThe beautiful region of Latin America has a darker side that not everyone is aware of, but certainly one that must be talked about. We are talking about the human trafficking and modern slavery that continue to affect the region and ruin the lives of men, women and children who are typically just looking to cross a border in search of a new life. As this situation is seemingly worsening with the great exodus taking place from Central and South America, it is time that the Learn Spanish w...
The Bermuda Triangle, An Unsolved Mystery? (El Triángulo de las Bermudas, ¿Un Misterio Sin Resolver?)
December 20, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBOn December 5, 1945, five General Motors TBM Avenger torpedo bombers disappeared from the face of the Earth during a training flight that took off from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. All 14 airmen were lost, never to be heard of again. A rescue plane with 13 crew members was sent to find them. It, too, was lost to oblivion. And to think that… these aren’t even the only disappearances that have taken place over or within the Bermuda Triangle. This region of the world, so full of mystery and th...
The Real Pirates of the Caribbean, A Menace on the Sea (Los Verdaderos Piratas del Caribe, Una Amenaza en el Mar)
December 13, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBMaybe Jack Sparrow and Hector Barbossa aren’t real, but Blackbeard – or Edward Teach, as he was actually called – definitely did exist, and caused much pain and anguish to ships and their crew across the Caribbean. Likewise, Henry Morgan, Black Bart and Mary Read spread their tendrils across the sea, looting and pillaging when possible. But if you want find out more about these legend’YARRR-y individuals, what they did and where they committed their crimes, you might want to listen to th...
The Climate Crisis Reality in Latin America (Realidad de la Crisis Climática en América Latina)
December 06, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBWe may fear it, run from it, pretend it doesn’t exist or dedicate our lives to fixing it, but climate change is an absolutely real problem that the entire world is now facing. Scientists have found that – if we don’t act to stop the worst of the consequences – we may lose up to two-thirds of animal and plant species within the next 50 years, and hundreds of thousands of people could die from pollution-related causes. But how is Latin America reacting to this phenomenon? And what is happe...
Baseball, a Sport of Record-Breaking Latin Americans (Béisbol, Deporte de Récords Latinoamericanos)
November 29, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBOne of the most interesting thing about sports in Latin America is how varied they can be, with most of them having been imported from Europe. However, there is one particular sport that Latin Americans haven’t simply adopted but actually mastered, playing it at a level that surpasses those who influenced them to play it in the first place. We’re talking about baseball. With countless athletes from Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, and both Colombia and Venezuela holding some of...
Crime and Corruption, Latin America’s Stigmas (Crimen y Corrupción, Los Estigmas de Latinoamérica)
November 22, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBWhile it may be one of the most beautiful regions on the planet, it is no secret that most of Latin America is also one very dangerous place. With some of the deadliest cities on the planet and a questionable amount of corruption within governments and law enforcement entities, you wouldn’t be crazy to think twice before heading to the shady areas of the region. But it can’t all be bad, and this is what we want to cover in this episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast. The good, ...
Silicon Valley en el Sur, Mejores Startups Latinoamericanas (The Silicon Valley of the South, the Best Latin American Startups)
November 15, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBGrowing a startup to a billion dollars is already a huge challenge – for any founder on the planet, wherever they are. But we must admit that building a “unicorn” startup in Latin America is much harder than doing the same in London, Los Angeles or New York. Yet somehow, a number of founders have accomplished this goal, taking their companies to a valuation that surpasses a thousand million dollars. But which companies are these and how did they accomplish this magnificent goal? In this epi...
Santa Muerte, An Otherworldly Cult (Santa Muerte, Un Culto de Otro Mundo)
November 08, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBSince primitive times, man has sought to learn more about the “beyond” – those gods or other supernatural beings that are said to be in other dimensions or worlds we cannot access until we die. In the case of Latin America, a great number of such gods have caused wonder among many civilizations. In modern times, one such interesting goddess exists, whom is related to death in such an intrinsic way that she is known as “La Santa Muerte” or “The Holy Death”, and both worshiped and prayed to b...
Japanese Influence in Latin America (Influencia Japonesa en América Latina)
November 01, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBBy now, if you’ve listened to our podcast, you’ll be aware that Latin America has plenty of Spanish, African, Dutch, French, Italian and even British influence which has helped shape the region and make it what it is today… but did you know that Japan has also brought its important share of influence to Mexico and several South American countries, and that there are a ton of Japanese migrants who have even forgotten their native language? Yes, believe it or not, over the decades, Japan has ...
Trujillo and the Rebellion of the Butterflies (Trujillo y la Rebelión de Las Mariposas)
October 25, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBWhen it comes to dictators, Latin America has had quite its fair share of these, with both left and right-wing figures having subjugated and terrorized populations of several countries in the Caribbean and Central and South America throughout the decades. The Dominican Republic does not forget its own tyrant – Rafael Leonidas Trujillo, “Generalísimo” – who could basically do anything he wanted without consequence. That is, until a brave family of fearless women decided to stand up against h...
Peru's Great Earthquake, A Colossal Tragedy (El Gran Terremoto del Perú, Una Tragedia Colosal)
October 18, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBPeru is a land of wonderful food, fascinating historic sites and rich traditions… but not all of its history has been a bed of roses. You see, in 1970, a great but terrible event changed everything for this nation: starting as a soft swaying of the ground but soon transforming into the terrifying rumble and ripping of the earth which brought buildings crashing down into rubble and destructive landslides tearing through villages and cities… The Ancash Earthquake, a 7.9 seismic event on the m...
Nicolas Maduro and the Destruction of a Nation (Nicolás Maduro y la Destrucción de un País)
October 11, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBUnless you’ve switched off the news for the past decade, you will probably have heard of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. With tragedies ranging from food shortages in the mid 2010’s to millions of migrants desperately crossing borders all over North and South America, this once wealthy region has fallen to its knees… and all of it thanks to the Hugo Chavez and Nicolas Maduro governments. But who exactly is Nicolas Maduro, and how did Chavez manage to accelerate the beginning o...
Uruguay, South America's Most Underrated Destination (Uruguay, el Destino Más Infravalorado de Suramérica)
October 04, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBAfter a successful first season, the Learn Spanish with Stories Podcast returns with Season 2! And in this season's premiere, we want to take you somewhere that is almost as unknown as it is underrated. We’re talking about Uruguay, South America’s most underrated nation. Boasting one of the highest levels of human development, tolerance, peace, GDP growth and innovation, Uruguay is one of the most developed nations in Latin America and a growing economy with plenty to do and to see if you’r...
Why We Love Latin America (Por Qué Amamos Latinoamérica)
June 07, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBWe have reached the Season 1 Finale of our podcast – and this episode is a bit different. Although we have typically told the story from a third-person perspective (apart from Episode 2 – Últimas Horas), this episode is a first-person tale by your narrator, Anthony, in which he explains just how Latin America can take over your heart and mind. With its natural beauty, wonderful locations, lovely people and fantastic variety of cultures, Latin America is a place to love. And just as importan...
The Worst Latin American Serial Killers (Los Peores Asesinos en Serie de Latinoamérica)
May 31, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWhile Latin America has produced some of the most fascinating people in history, we cannot pretend that it hasn’t spawned its own monsters, as well. Merciless murderers, monstrous hunters of children and even bloodthirsty cannibals(!) have left a mark of pain and death on the Latin American legacy. In this episode of the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast, we cover the stories of Pedro Nakada, Dorangel Vargas and Julio Pérez Silva, among others, as we speak of the men, women and even teenag...
Pope Francis, Revolution in the Catholic Church (El Papa Francisco, Revolución en la Iglesia Católica)
May 24, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBOn March 13, 2013, a massive event took place within the Catholic Church – the first ever South American Pope, and the first from outside of Europe since the 8th century, was elected to succeed Pope Benedict XVI, who had resigned earlier. This came as a shock to many – as respectable as he was, Pope Francis, who is actually called Jorge Mario Bergoglio – was something of a humble and less rigid figure, even considered a progressive by many. He had worked as a bouncer at a club in his youth,...
Haiti, Resilience in the Face of Tragedy (Haití, Resiliencia Ante la Tragedia)
May 17, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBHaiti – when you hear the name of this nation, what comes to mind? Usually, you can recall the hurricanes, earthquakes and other horrific tragedies that have hit the island and its people, plunging them further into a state of despair and disaster that they have suffered for decades now. But Haiti is much more than disaster, pain and suffering. It is a nation with a rich history full of bravery and valor, in which the populace had to fight for its rights and throw off the yoke of French tyr...
The Atacama Desert, Another Planet on Earth (El Desierto de Atacama, Otro Planeta Dentro de la Tierra)
May 10, 2022 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBThe deserts across the planet are some of the most majestic and impressive destinations you will ever witness; Latin America is no exception. But there is one specific Latin American desert that has managed to blow the minds of even the highest level of scientists on the globe: The Atacama Desert. Known for being the most arid (driest) desert outside of Antarctica, Atacama has still managed to sustain life, and is the place where you are most likely to have the best visibility of distant st...
The Guianas, South America’s Forgotten Region (Las Guayanas, Región Olvidada de Suramérica)
May 03, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBWhen thinking of South America, people across the world typically recall Brazil and its beaches, Argentina’s football and history, or perhaps the beautiful northern coasts of Colombia and Venezuela… but you can bet that hardly anybody remembers that the Guianas even exist! But our goal is to change that: you see, Guyana, Suriname and the French Guiana are extremely singular, lush locations that are just as emblematic to the region as any other country. When you look at their history, their ...
Rescue in Chile: An Underground Miracle (Rescate en Chile: Milagro Bajo Tierra)
April 26, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBYou may have heard of “The 33”, a group of miners who were unexpectedly trapped in a mine back in 2010… but do you know the full story? It all started with one big uproar – a loud boom of noise and collapse of earth that would set a series of events in motion that would shift all eyes from across the world to a small mine in the north of Chile. A terrible tragedy, a magnificent show of humanity of an entire world united and even the appearance of the United States National Aeronautics and ...
Diego and the Hand of God, A World Cup Controversy (El Diego y la Mano de Dios, Una Polémica Mundialista)
April 19, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn the history of world football, we have seen many great legends – men and women who have not only help build the sport, but also bring to it a mythical quality from which the greatest stories have been told. One such figure was Diego Armando Maradona. Born in Argentina to a poor family that lived in a shantytown, this skillful young man would grow up to become one of the best football players ever (some would argue -the best-). But there are controversies that helped make El Diego who he ...
The Chupacabra and Other Latin American Legends (El Chupacabras y Otras Leyendas Latinoamericanas)
April 12, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBWhen traveling across Latin America, especially at night, you may find that some towns and small populations will recommend you to stay indoors after the sun comes out, but why? Sure, some countries aren’t as safe as others, but it’s not always -human- threats that they’re worried about… You see, in Latin America, there is said to be a number of dark, supernatural threats that await unwary travelers, sometimes monsters with horrific forms, while other times they are what we could have once ...
The Economy in Latin America, Crypto on the Rise (Economía en Latinoamérica, Criptomonedas en Auge)
April 05, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBFor all of its beauty and the “magical realism” that make Latin America such a wonderful place on Earth, even the most passionate of the region’s admirers must accept that the economy can sometimes be a bit… messy. Terrible politics, weak currencies and a general chaotic economic reality make Latin America a roller coaster when it comes to saving and/or investing. But a potential solution is growing in popularity and utility across the region, as more and more Latin Americans, including ent...
The Garifuna — African Traditions in Central America (Garífunas – Tradiciones Africanas en Centroamérica)
March 29, 2022 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBLatin America has one of the most heterogeneous populations in the world – in other words, you can find countless ethnic groups, backgrounds and cultures that make it a true gem of humanity. One of the most precious groups that can be found in the region is that of the Garifuna (or Garinagu). Descendants of West African and indigenous Central American natives, this group represents not only a mix of cultures but a beautiful fusion of continents separated by an ocean. But the Garifuna have –...
The Spanish Colonization: Encounter Between Two Worlds (Colonización Española: Encuentro de Dos Mundos)
March 22, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBOne of the things that we seem to know a lot about but strangely, at the same time, not much at all is the Spanish colonization of South America and the Caribbean. Some sources have led us to believe that huge armies of conquistadors traveled from nation to nation, killing, plundering and burning down everything they came across on their conquest… but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Mostly explorers (or at least at the beginning they were), the Spanish conquerors of Latin America ...
Aconcagua, The Summit of the Americas (Aconcagua, La Cima de las Américas)
March 15, 2022 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBDespite the extensive mountain ranges across the Alaska, Canada and mainland United States, it is in South America where you can find the tallest peak – Mount Aconcagua. An incredible geological formation, this massive stone giant stands at a height of just over 6,960 meters, representing not only the tallest peak in the Americas but also in the Western and Southern Hemispheres. But our latest episode of Learn Spanish with Stories is more than just about how tall a mountain is – did you kno...
Operation Condor, An Imperialist Massacre (Operación Cóndor, Una Masacre Imperialista)
March 08, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBThroughout Latin America’s turbulent history, the region has been witness to terrible and unforgettable events, often orchestrated by heartless men and women who care more about their political gain than the lives of their people. One such event – and among the worst – was the right-wing, government-sponsored massacre which occurred in the Southern Cone of the South America, and in which even the CIA and U.S. Government were involved. Resulting in the kidnapping, torture, murder and disappe...
Galapagos Islands: Darwin and Evolution (Las Islas Galápagos: Darwin y la Evolución)
March 01, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBAbout 1,000 kilometers away from the coasts of Ecuador lies an archipelago where Mother Nature’s deepest secrets were uncovered – the origin of all species. Discovered and ignored by many different explorers across the centuries, it was not until a young British scientist named Charles Darwin came across it that the value of the Galapagos Islands was finally discovered. In this episode of Learn Spanish with Stories, we travel to the islands where biology, science and the world were changed ...
The Panama Canal: Latin America's Megastructure (El Canal de Panamá: La Megaconstrucción de Latinoamérica)
February 22, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBOf all the works of engineering around the world, one of the most incredible and unique is the Panama Canal: bridging the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, this fascinating structure is much like an engineering masterpiece of the last century, with bright minds and big pockets making it happen in a country which, today, is immensely proud of this landmark. With around 14,000 ships going through annually, the Panama Canal connects 1,900 ports via 180 shipping routes – it is a true treas...
Amazonia and the Quest for El Dorado (Amazonia y la Búsqueda de El Dorado)
February 15, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBAround five-hundred years ago, when America was still considered “The New World”, there were countless treasure hunters and adventurers who made their way to these exotic lands, chasing not only the hopes of acquiring power, but of obtaining the famed riches that so many of its discoverers had talked about. Soon, the biggest rumor of them all began to spread – the existence of a place named “El Dorado”, where a lake full to the brim with gold awaited any brave enough to venture into the jung...
The South on Two Wheels (El Sur en Dos Ruedas)
February 08, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBMany people are aware of the legendary Che Guevara, having seen him in old photos and on the front of many T-shirts. But how much do is really known about him? Few know what he studied at university or what his philosophies were (beyond Marxism), and how his philosophy actually began as that of a pampered rich young man. Furthermore, few know that he was actually one of South America’s biggest explorers, having traveled its four corners in his youth. In this episode, we dive into the life...
Migration Crisis: Mexico-United States Border (Crisis Migratoria: Frontera México-Estados Unidos)
February 01, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThe Mexico-United States border – a place of great hope for some and yet also a location of extreme terror for others. For those wishing to live “The American Dream”, this border can soon turn into their worst nightmare. From the cartels picking off anybody who hasn’t paid the price of passage to the heat that can dehydrate and cause harm to any type of traveler crossing these dry lands, the border between these two nations has equally spawned countless stories of bravery and despair that wi...
Salar de Uyuni: The Sky of Salt (El Salar de Uyuni: El Cielo de Sal)
January 25, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBAcross the world, we may witness fascinating places that are unlike any other location on the globe – such extreme and fascinating places that tourists are dragged there by their reputation alone. The Salar de Uyuni is one such place. Found in Bolivia, this MASSIVE salt flat has not just been a filming location for Star Wars and countless amateur YouTube travel videos, but also represents the world’s single largest lithium reserve. A place you will love to learn about, this great expanse of ...
Angel Falls and La Gran Sabana (El Salto Ángel y la Gran Sabana)
January 18, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBThe Angel Falls. Yes, the tallest waterfall in the world – you probably have heard this quite a few times… but do you know the myths and legends behind this wonderful location? Found in Venezuela’s southeastern region of La Gran Sabana (a magical creation of nature in itself), this waterfall has a rich history that has captivated travelers and scientists for at least the last century, and which requires an interesting but very challenging journey to reach. In this episode, we dive from the s...
Nazis in South America: Escaping from Justice (Los Nazis en Suramérica: Escape de la Justicia)
January 11, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBWhen we talk about World War II and how it ended for the Nazis, it’s almost always about their defeat and how they ended up paying (in one way or another) for their crimes. However, you may not be aware that a small but privileged group of their officers were actually offered a new avenue and a hope for a fresh life – one without justice catching them. These lucky (and powerful) figures relocated to South America, joining right-wing tyrants such as Juan Domingo Perón in Argentina as they h...
Easter Island, the Secret of Rapa Nui (Isla de Pascua, el Secreto de Rapa Nui)
January 04, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBOne of the most remote places in the world, Easter Island is as far as 3,500 kilometers from the coast of the country it belongs to – Chile. A land with a troublesome and even bloody history, few tourists of today (who visit the island for its wonderful Mo’ai statues) have any idea of how much pain and suffering the Islanders have gone through throughout the centuries. In this episode, we talk of the history of this fascinating and very unique island, and tell the story of what Mo’ai statue...
Easter Island, the Mystery of Rapa Nui (Isla de Pascua, el Misterio de Rapa Nui)
January 04, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBOne of the most remote places in the world, Easter Island is as far as 3,500 kilometers from the coast of the country it belongs to – Chile. A land with a troublesome and even bloody history, few tourists of today (who visit the island for its wonderful Mo’ai statues) have any idea of how much pain and suffering the Islanders have gone through throughout the centuries. In this episode, we talk of the history of this fascinating and very unique island, and tell the story of what Mo’ai statue...
Paraguay, the Heart of South America (Paraguay, el Corazón de Suramérica)
December 28, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBOften disregarded by tourists, travel influencers and the general public, Paraguay is actually a fascinating destination with a rich history and the incredibly unique triple frontier. But if travel isn’t your thing and you’re more into business, Paraguay has just what you need – extremely low taxes, quick and easy incorporation of companies and the third largest free-trade zone in the world – you are going to love the Heart of South America! Transcript of this episode is available at: https...
General Augusto Pinochet, The Dictator (General Augusto Pinochet, El Dictador)
December 21, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBAcross history and throughout the world, even now, humanity has witnessed the rise and fall of terrible dictators – leaders who may have initially had good intentions but who ended up becoming terrible figures of authority who destroyed their nations and took many lives. The following episode is one of great duality in terms of bad leaders. From Allende, who tore apart the economy of a booming Chile to Pinochet, the man who overthrew him and executed thousands in a desperate fight for power,...
Titicaca, The Lake Where the Sun Was Born (Titicaca, El Lago Donde Nació El Sol)
December 14, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBThere are locations across the world that are shrouded in great mysticism. Whether because of their history or because magical things occurred there, these places carry the essence of myths and legends that make them special. Between Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Peru, a great civilization spread in the 13th Century, ruling over a population of 10 million people. This empire – the Inca Empire, to be exact – was said to have been born in the mystical lake of Lake Titicaca. Even the Sun itself...
Catatumbo, The Endless Storm (Catatumbo, La Tormenta Sin Fin)
December 07, 2021 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBLightning – electrostatic discharges that light up the sky and crash down to the ground every single second across the world. Scientists have calculated the frequency of these flashes: up to 1.4 billion lightning discharges occur every year. But what if we told you that there is a place – a single location – where thousands of flashes occurred every night, with even 40 of them occurring in a single minute? This place truly exists and is known as “El Relámpago del Catatumbo” (The Catatumbo Li...
The Cuban Diaspora (La Diáspora Cubana)
November 30, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBAround the world – but especially in the United States, Spain and Venezuela - there are over 1 million Cubans who have left their country and been forced to start a new life. The Castro dictatorship, which has ruled Cuba since 1959, has forced most of these people into exile due to the complete lack of economic security, food and goods, and even basic human rights abuses that are witnessed on the island. In this episode, we discover more about the causes behind this massive exodus and what p...
The Tragedy of Los Andes (La Tragedia de Los Andes)
November 23, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBThroughout history, we have witnessed terrible aircraft accidents and other horrific incidents that have cost the lives of hundreds. One of the most tragic plane crashes in Latin American history occurred on October 13, 1972, in which a plane filled with young rugby players and their families crashed in a remote location in the Andes mountain range. What followed was a tale of heroism and complete horror, as they were forced to challenge their bodies, minds and even spirits as they sought to...
El Chapo Guzmán
November 16, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBMexican cartels are among the most dangerous and destructive criminal organizations in the world. With their number of members numbering in the hundreds of thousands and their revenue reaching hundreds of billions per year, these drug trafficking syndicates operate from Mexico to the U.S., their presence expanding to the Caribbean, Europe, and even Asia. One of the most recognized cartel bosses in history has been El Chapo Guzmán, a man of small stature and humble origins who became one of t...
Patagonia, The End of the World (Patagonia, El Fin del Mundo)
November 09, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBA magical land that stretches at the southernmost expanses of land before Antarctica (even further south than Australia and New Zealand), the Argentine and Chilean territory of Patagonia is a fascinating region filled with mystery, snowy mountains and… penguins? Discover more about the “end of the world” in this episode of Learn Spanish with Stories! Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/603
Costa Rica's Natural Riches (Costa Rica y Sus Riquezas Naturales)
November 02, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBThere is a country in Central America, sitting between Nicaragua and Panama, which is known as nature’s paradise on Earth. Containing 6% of the planet’s biodiversity despite accounting for only 0.03% of its surface, this is the place to visit if you love animals and plants. In this episode, we learn just how incredible the beautiful land of “Pura Vida” can be. Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/597
The Falklands (Las Malvinas)
October 26, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBThe year 1982 saw a huge event occur in South American territory: The Falklands War. Taking place over ten chaotic weeks, this armed conflict saw Argentina and the United Kingdom fight a bloody war for the “Islas Malvinas”, a number of islands just off the Argentine shore which had been under British control since the 1800s. In this episode, we tell the tale of how this war came to occur, and reveal the final victor of this terrible encounter. Transcript of this episode is available at: ...