https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/meridiana-the-journey-of-englishmen-and-russians-in-sa--6889945enFictionCopyright Short Storieshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/99c940e532b95f975a7f776c1e62e316.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/meridiana-the-journey-of-englishmen-and-russians-in-sa--6889945Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:25:07 +0000Jules VerneShort Storiesspreaker29@adfreesounds.comJoin three Englishmen and three Russians as they embark on an extraordinary journey across South Africa to measure a meridian. Tensions rise with the onset of the Crimean War, turning the Russians into enemy agents in an English colony. Experience the...false6674bcdc-76b2-548c-86fd-531c7c7db39bepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robbers-cave-a-tale-of-italy-charlotte-maria-tucker-a-l-o-e--75034976https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75034976Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:02:50 +0000Jules Verne"Robbers Cave a Tale of Italy" by Charlotte Maria Tucker, known as A. L. O. 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This collection of tales and lore captures the essence of the gods, heroes, and the rich tapestry of...22860falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-feathers-theodore-goodridge-roberts--74324745https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74324745Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:58 +0000Jules Verne"Red Feathers" by Theodore Goodridge Roberts is a captivating tale that explores themes of adventure, resilience, and the human spirit. This enduring story invites listeners to immerse themselves in a world where courage and determination are...25799falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iceberg-express-david-cory--74277059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74277059Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:52 +0000Jules Verne"Iceberg Express" by David Cory invites listeners into a captivating narrative that explores themes of adventure and discovery. 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