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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>World’s Story Volume V: Italy, France, Spain and Portugal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/world-s-story-volume-v-italy-france-spain-and-portugal--7042124</link><description><![CDATA[This is the fifth volume of the 15-volume series of The World’s Story: a history of the World in story, song and art, edited by Eva March Tappan. Each book is a compilation of selections from prose literature, poetry and pictures and offers a comprehensive presentation of the world's history, art and culture, from the early times till the beginning of the 20th century. Topics in Part V include Italian painters and poets, the French Revolution, the Spanish Inquisition and Portuguese explorers. - Summary by Sonia Cast list for A supposed street scene in Verona in the fourteenth century: Gregory: Nemo / Sampson: Tomas Peter / Abraham: Monika M.C. / Benvolio: Eva Davis / Tybalt: Son of the Exiles / First Citizen: SaraHale / Capulet: Jim Locke / Lady Capulet: Foon / Montague: Larry Wilson / Lady Montague: Devorah Allen / Prince of Verona: alanmapstone / Narrator: Sonia Cast list for The coming of the Maid of Orléans: Earl Dunois: Monika M.C. / Johanna: Eva Davis / King Charles: Tomas Peter / Archbishop: Nemo / Hire: alanmapstone / Narrator: Sonia Cast list for Cardinal Richelieu and his enemy: Richelieu: Foon / Julie: Monika M.C. / Huguet: Eva Davis / De Mauprat: Tomas Peter / Joseph: Nemo / Narrator: Sonia]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7042124/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Detective Fiction Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/34d101ee0cca772a62c1e49395e37ea5.jpg</url><title>World’s Story Volume V: Italy, France, Spain and Portugal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/world-s-story-volume-v-italy-france-spain-and-portugal--7042124</link></image><lastBuildDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:59:25 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Eva March Tappan</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Detective Fiction Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker48@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/34d101ee0cca772a62c1e49395e37ea5.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>This is the fifth volume of the 15-volume series of The World’s Story: a history of the World in story, song and art, edited by Eva March Tappan. 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Listeners will find themselves reflecting on the intricacies of their own relationships and the humor that can be found in even the most challenging situations.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5465</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/34d101ee0cca772a62c1e49395e37ea5.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Dramatized Bible Stories of the Old Testament-King James Version (KJV)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dramatized-bible-stories-of-the-old-testament-king-james-version-kjv--74435109</link><description><![CDATA["Dramatized Bible Stories of the Old Testament-King James Version (KJV)" brings to life the timeless narratives of the Old Testament through engaging dramatization. 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By immersing yourself in these dramatized accounts, you connect with the enduring wisdom and moral lessons that continue to resonate in today's world.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74435109</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:07:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74435109/dramatized_bible_stories_of_the_old_testament_king_james_version_kjv.mp3" length="200627024" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Eva March Tappan</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Dramatized Bible Stories of the Old Testament-King James Version (KJV)" brings to life the timeless narratives of the Old Testament through engaging dramatization. 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Its enduring appeal lies in its rich poetic language and the universal emotions it evokes, making it a poignant reflection on the human experience. As listeners immerse themselves in this exquisite narrative, they will find echoes of their own lives in the struggles and triumphs of love that transcend time and culture. Experience the beauty and depth of "Shakuntala-Kalidasa," a story that continues to resonate with audiences today.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74374307</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:06:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74374307/shakuntala_kalidasa.mp3" length="42115853" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Eva March Tappan</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Shakuntala-Kalidasa" is a timeless tale that explores themes of love, longing, and the profound connection between humanity and nature. 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Its enduring relevance lies in the universal nature of its themes, reflecting the intricacies of social interactions and the folly of human behavior that continue to resonate today. 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