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Gustavo Dudamel, The Genius Behind the Music (Gustavo Dudamel, El Genio Detrás de la Música)
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some people are born different. Talented, special, prodigies… whatever you want to call them, they are able to do things others could only dream of....
Nevado del Ruiz Volcano, The Unforgettable Armero Tragedy (Volcán Nevado del Ruiz, La Inolvidable Tragedia de Armero)
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 1985, Colombia was going through one of its most terrible periods in all its history. On one side, Pablo Escobar was destabilizing the nation with ...
Spanish in Asia, Hispanic Influence in the Philippines (Español en Asia, Influencia Hispana en Filipinas)
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Learn Spanish with Stories podcast by Lingo Mastery! We’ve arrived once more, this time with Season 3, to bring you the best in ...
Lugares Imperdibles de América Latina, Un Viaje Inolvidable (Must-See Places in Latin America, An Unforgettable Journey)
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve reached the Season Finale of another wonderful season, and we want to thank you for your support all throughout the year, in which we became o...
The Aztec Empire, The Rise and Fall of a Giant (Imperio Azteca, el Ascenso y la Caída de un Gigante)
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of the most impressive empires in the world, you cannot avoid thinking of the Aztec Empire, the powerful Mesoamerican civilization that...
Shining Path, Abimael's Army (Sendero Luminoso, El Ejército de Abimael)
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the history of Latin America, political extremes have caused great pain and suffering, especially to innocents throughout the rural areas of Centra...
Nayib Bukele, Tyrant or Savior? (Nayib Bukele, ¿Tirano o Salvador?)
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nayib Armando Bukele Ortez. You may love him, hate him, or wonder who we’re even talking about – but the truth is that Nayib Bukele has changed th...
Operation Just Cause, The Last Invasion of Latin America (Operación Causa Justa, La Última Invasión a Latinoamérica)
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know Panama has no army? Probably not, but it wasn’t an arbitrary or random decision. You see, it was all due to one man: a dictator, a tyra...
The Most Bizarre Places in Latin America (Lugares Más Bizarros de América Latina)
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So, by you now you know your Latin American beaches, your mountains and waterfalls - of which there are many, so congrats for that – but you probabl...
Pablo Escobar, "Plata o Plomo" (Pablo Escobar, Plata o Plomo)
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While today we may recognize Medellín as a beautiful city that is not only welcoming of tourists and digital nomads but also a safe place to live, it...
O Rei Pelé: The Best Football Player in History? (O Rei Pelé, ¿El Mejor Futbolista de la Historia?)
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Diego Maradona. Lionel Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo. They have all been the greatest of their times at some point… but there is a player who is even gre...
Frida Kahlo, A… Feminist Icon? (Frida Kahlo, Un Ícono… ¿Feminista?)
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo Calderón. You may know her simply as Frida Kahlo… An artist with a tragic past. A woman who knew suffering and sadness...
Antarctic Expedition, What’s Beyond Southern South America? (Expedición Antártica, ¿Qué Hay al Sur de Suramérica?)
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
South America is fascinating and has some incredibly remote areas, but what if you want to go even more south and even more remote? Well, good news fo...
What If...? Alternate Latin American History (¿Qué Pasaría Si...? Historia Latinoamericana Alterna)
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is it. The episode you’ve been waiting for… the long-awaited What If? episode, in which we travel through realities and find out what could h...
Latin Americans Around the World, Debunking Myths (Latinoamericanos por el Mundo, Desmintiendo Mitos)
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over time, more and more Latin Americans have left their nations and traveled across the world – sometimes out of necessity, other times out of the ...
Hurricane Maria, Devastation in the Caribbean (Huracán María, Devastación en el Caribe)
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In September 2017, life changed forever for Puerto Ricans and other inhabitants of the Caribbean. With an estimated cost in damages of over $91 billio...
Latin American Joy, Most Important Celebrations (Alegría Latinoamericana, Celebraciones Más Importantes)
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know the Brazilian Carnival, but have you heard how incredible all of the other famous parties and celebrations across South America can be? They ...
Shakira, the Hips That Don't Lie (Shakira, Las Caderas que no Mienten)
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll – better known as Shakira –but also known as the world’s top Latin American singer, an extremel...
Guerrilla vs. Paramilitary - The Armed Conflict in Colombia (Guerrilla vs. Paramilitares - Conflicto Armado en Colombia)
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Colombia is one of the most wonderful tourist destinations for those looking to escape for a while to South America, and is considered a safer ...
Simón Bolívar, The Liberator (Simón Bolívar, El Libertador)
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is a famous historic figure who eclipses most others who have ever existed in Latin America, especially South America. His glorious cause led to...
The Cayman Islands, A Caribbean Tax Haven (Islas Caimán, El Paraíso Fiscal Caribeño)
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Shakira, Lionel Messi, Elton John… What do these and other high-profile celebrities have in common? That they have all been in the news lately is on...
Latin America 2.0, The Digital Nomad's Paradise (Latinoamérica 2.0, El Paraíso de los Nómadas Digitales)
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Digital nomads - you may have heard of them. One of the coolest trends in the latest decade(s), we're talking about those freelancers, remote wor...
Martinique in 1902, A Deadly River of Lava (Martinica en 1902, Un Río Mortal de Lava)
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever witnessed a volcano eruption? It is one of the most terrifying forces of nature – pillars of thick, black smoke usually accompanied by...
The Darién Jungle, Migration through Hell (La Selva del Darién, Migración a través del Infierno)
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every year, thousands of people – from Latin America and beyond – are losing their lives in hopes of accomplishing a dream: the American Dream. Bu...
Lionel Messi, the Flea Who Made History (Lionel Messi, la Pulga que Hizo Historia)
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who 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...
Mexican Cession – Result of the American War (Cesión Mexicana, Resultado de la Guerra Norteamericana)
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite 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 mod...
Human Trafficking, The Darker Side of Latin America (Tráfico Humano, El Lado Más Oscuro de Latinoamérica)
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 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 abo...
The Bermuda Triangle, An Unsolved Mystery? (El Triángulo de las Bermudas, ¿Un Misterio Sin Resolver?)
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On December 5, 1945, five General Motors TBM Avenger torpedo bombers disappeared from the face of the Earth during a training flight that took off fro...
The Real Pirates of the Caribbean, A Menace on the Sea (Los Verdaderos Piratas del Caribe, Una Amenaza en el Mar)
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe Jack Sparrow and Hector Barbossa aren’t real, but Blackbeard – or Edward Teach, as he was actually called – definitely did exist, and caus...
The Climate Crisis Reality in Latin America (Realidad de la Crisis Climática en América Latina)
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We 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 ...
Baseball, a Sport of Record-Breaking Latin Americans (Béisbol, Deporte de Récords Latinoamericanos)
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One 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...
Crime and Corruption, Latin America’s Stigmas (Crimen y Corrupción, Los Estigmas de Latinoamérica)
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While 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 som...
Silicon Valley en el Sur, Mejores Startups Latinoamericanas (The Silicon Valley of the South, the Best Latin American Startups)
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Growing 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 buildi...
Santa Muerte, An Otherworldly Cult (Santa Muerte, Un Culto de Otro Mundo)
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Since primitive times, man has sought to learn more about the “beyond” – those gods or other supernatural beings that are said to be in other di...
Japanese Influence in Latin America (Influencia Japonesa en América Latina)
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
By 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 Brit...
Trujillo and the Rebellion of the Butterflies (Trujillo y la Rebelión de Las Mariposas)
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to dictators, Latin America has had quite its fair share of these, with both left and right-wing figures having subjugated and terrorize...
Peru's Great Earthquake, A Colossal Tragedy (El Gran Terremoto del Perú, Una Tragedia Colosal)
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Peru 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 19...
Nicolas Maduro and the Destruction of a Nation (Nicolás Maduro y la Destrucción de un País)
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unless you’ve switched off the news for the past decade, you will probably have heard of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. With tragedie...
Uruguay, South America's Most Underrated Destination (Uruguay, el Destino Más Infravalorado de Suramérica)
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After 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...
Why We Love Latin America (Por Qué Amamos Latinoamérica)
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We 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-per...
The Worst Latin American Serial Killers (Los Peores Asesinos en Serie de Latinoamérica)
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While 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....
Pope Francis, Revolution in the Catholic Church (El Papa Francisco, Revolución en la Iglesia Católica)
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On 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 ...
Haiti, Resilience in the Face of Tragedy (Haití, Resiliencia Ante la Tragedia)
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Haiti – when you hear the name of this nation, what comes to mind? Usually, you can recall the hurricanes, earthquakes and other horrific tragedies ...
The Atacama Desert, Another Planet on Earth (El Desierto de Atacama, Otro Planeta Dentro de la Tierra)
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The deserts across the planet are some of the most majestic and impressive destinations you will ever witness; Latin America is no exception. But ther...
The Guianas, South America’s Forgotten Region (Las Guayanas, Región Olvidada de Suramérica)
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When thinking of South America, people across the world typically recall Brazil and its beaches, Argentina’s football and history, or perhaps the be...
Rescue in Chile: An Underground Miracle (Rescate en Chile: Milagro Bajo Tierra)
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You 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 s...
Diego and the Hand of God, A World Cup Controversy (El Diego y la Mano de Dios, Una Polémica Mundialista)
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 myt...
The Chupacabra and Other Latin American Legends (El Chupacabras y Otras Leyendas Latinoamericanas)
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When traveling across Latin America, especially at night, you may find that some towns and small populations will recommend you to stay indoors after ...
The Economy in Latin America, Crypto on the Rise (Economía en Latinoamérica, Criptomonedas en Auge)
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For 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’...
The Garifuna — African Traditions in Central America (Garífunas – Tradiciones Africanas en Centroamérica)
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Latin America has one of the most heterogeneous populations in the world – in other words, you can find countless ethnic groups, backgrounds and cul...
The Spanish Colonization: Encounter Between Two Worlds (Colonización Española: Encuentro de Dos Mundos)
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One 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 t...
Aconcagua, The Summit of the Americas (Aconcagua, La Cima de las Américas)
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the extensive mountain ranges across the Alaska, Canada and mainland United States, it is in South America where you can find the tallest peak...
Operation Condor, An Imperialist Massacre (Operación Cóndor, Una Masacre Imperialista)
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout Latin America’s turbulent history, the region has been witness to terrible and unforgettable events, often orchestrated by heartless men ...
Galapagos Islands: Darwin and Evolution (Las Islas Galápagos: Darwin y la Evolución)
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
About 1,000 kilometers away from the coasts of Ecuador lies an archipelago where Mother Nature’s deepest secrets were uncovered – the origin of al...
The Panama Canal: Latin America's Megastructure (El Canal de Panamá: La Megaconstrucción de Latinoamérica)
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Of 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 Paci...
Amazonia and the Quest for El Dorado (Amazonia y la Búsqueda de El Dorado)
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Around five-hundred years ago, when America was still considered “The New World”, there were countless treasure hunters and adventurers who made t...
The South on Two Wheels (El Sur en Dos Ruedas)
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many 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 a...
Migration Crisis: Mexico-United States Border (Crisis Migratoria: Frontera México-Estados Unidos)
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 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 “...
Salar de Uyuni: The Sky of Salt (El Salar de Uyuni: El Cielo de Sal)
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Across the world, we may witness fascinating places that are unlike any other location on the globe – such extreme and fascinating places that touri...
Angel Falls and La Gran Sabana (El Salto Ángel y la Gran Sabana)
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 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 b...
Nazis in South America: Escaping from Justice (Los Nazis en Suramérica: Escape de la Justicia)
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When 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 an...
Easter Island, the Mystery of Rapa Nui (Isla de Pascua, el Misterio de Rapa Nui)
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One 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 ...
Paraguay, the Heart of South America (Paraguay, el Corazón de Suramérica)
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Often disregarded by tourists, travel influencers and the general public, Paraguay is actually a fascinating destination with a rich history and the i...
General Augusto Pinochet, The Dictator (General Augusto Pinochet, El Dictador)
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Across history and throughout the world, even now, humanity has witnessed the rise and fall of terrible dictators – leaders who may have initially h...
Titicaca, The Lake Where the Sun Was Born (Titicaca, El Lago Donde Nació El Sol)
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are locations across the world that are shrouded in great mysticism. Whether because of their history or because magical things occurred there, ...
Catatumbo, The Endless Storm (Catatumbo, La Tormenta Sin Fin)
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lightning – electrostatic discharges that light up the sky and crash down to the ground every single second across the world. Scientists have calcul...
The Cuban Diaspora (La Diáspora Cubana)
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Around the world – but especially in the United States, Spain and Venezuela - there are over 1 million Cubans who have left their country and been f...
The Tragedy of Los Andes (La Tragedia de Los Andes)
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout history, we have witnessed terrible aircraft accidents and other horrific incidents that have cost the lives of hundreds. One of the most t...
El Chapo Guzmán
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mexican cartels are among the most dangerous and destructive criminal organizations in the world. With their number of members numbering in the hundre...
Patagonia, The End of the World (Patagonia, El Fin del Mundo)
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A magical land that stretches at the southernmost expanses of land before Antarctica (even further south than Australia and New Zealand), the Argentin...
Costa Rica's Natural Riches (Costa Rica y Sus Riquezas Naturales)
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There is a country in Central America, sitting between Nicaragua and Panama, which is known as nature’s paradise on Earth. Containing 6% of the plan...
The Falklands (Las Malvinas)
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The year 1982 saw a huge event occur in South American territory: The Falklands War. Taking place over ten chaotic weeks, this armed conflict saw Arge...
Jogo Bonito
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Possessing the most successful national football team in the world, Brazil is a master of the sport. With legends such as Pelé, Ronaldinho, Ronaldo a...
The Last Hours (Últimas Horas)
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Venezuela’s crisis is well known across the world – over 5.5 million Venezuelans have left the nation since 2014, due to countless issues of food ...
The Lost City of Colombia (La Ciudad Perdida de Colombia)
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the dense jungles of Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, there lies a mysterious “lost city”, which was hidden among the bushes, trees a...