https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-richard-burton-library--7093411enPlaces & TravelPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/bedf2aa04600d87f9439f7086d49ce58.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-richard-burton-library--7093411Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:30:27 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comEnter The Richard Burton Library, wherein the curious listener may accompany that restless company of pilgrims, wanderers, merchants, poets, princes, and philosophers who people the books of Sir Richard Francis Burton. Here are his works read in full:...false7c0dba3b-a636-5180-b0f7-4a65984f584dserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-land-of-midian-part-i-the-march-through-madyan-proper-north-midian-chapter-i-preliminary-from-trieste-to-midian--72443325https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443325Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:33:41 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which Captain Burton provides a detailed mineralogical analysis of various specimens from Midian, reflecting on the scant but promising indications of precious metals and the potential for future exploration akin to other famed mining regions. He...2166false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-land-of-midian-preface-and-abstract--72443327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443327Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:33:41 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the narrative unfolds a detailed account of a scientific and exploratory expedition through the forgotten lands of Midian, guided by the enlightened patronage of the Khediv of Egypt, revealing the mineral wealth, archaeological remains, and...1594false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-land-of-midian-part-i-chapter-ii-the-start-from-el-muwaylah-to-the-white-mountain-and-aynunah--72443326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443326Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the expedition embarks from El-Muwaylah, negotiating the complex social terrain of Bedawin allegiances and enduring the hardships of a disordered caravan whilst exploring the rugged mining landscapes around the Jebel el-Abyaz and Wady Sharmá....2624false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-land-of-midian-part-i-chapter-iii-breaking-new-ground-to-maghair-shu-ayb--72443331https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443331Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which we traverse the rugged Midian landscape from 'Aynúnah to the storied ruins of Magháir Shu'ayb, observing its distinct geological formations, ancient cisterns, and the scattered vestiges of a once-thriving capital marked by catacombs and...2170false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-land-of-midian-part-i-chapter-iv-notices-of-precious-metals-in-midian-the-papyri-and-the-mediaeval-arab-geographers--72443328https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443328Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the venerable Egyptian papyri and mediæval Arab geographers are consulted to shed light upon the ancient riches and settlements of Midian, revealing a tapestry of copper mines, historical ruins, and enduring traditions that entwine with...1795false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-land-of-midian-part-i-chapter-v-work-at-and-excursions-from-maghair-shu-ayb--72443330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443330Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the author and his companions establish a camp at Magháir Shu'ayb, conducting geological investigations and navigating the intricate social dynamics of the local Bedouin tribes, while enduring the rigours of desert life and its capricious...2634false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-land-of-midian-part-i-chapter-vi-to-makna-and-our-work-there-the-magani-or-maknawis--72443333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443333Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which an industrious sojourn at the seaport of Makná unfolds amid mineral explorations and geological marvels, revealing quartz veins and elusive sulphur deposits set against a backdrop of vivid natural sculpture and the ebb and flow of tribal...2372false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-land-of-midian-part-i-chapter-vii-cruise-from-makna-to-el-akabah--72443335https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443335Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a hazardous voyage across the Gulf of El-'Akabah reveals a rugged landscape of geological contrasts, ancient ruins, and the enduring presence of Bedawin tribes, their customs, and wary hospitality. The expedition’s observations intertwine...2999false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-land-of-midian-part-ii-the-march-through-central-and-eastern-midian-chapter-ix-work-in-and-around-el-muwaylah--72443329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443329Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the expedition arrives at the diminished pilgrimage station of El-Muwaylah and embarks upon systematic geological surveys of sulphur and copper deposits in the surrounding hills, while contending with the vagaries of local guides and the...1558false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-land-of-midian-part-i-chapter-viii-cruise-from-el-akabah-to-el-muwaylah-the-shipwreck-escaped-resume-of-the-northern-journey--72443334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443334Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the author diligently records the practicalities and perils attending a maritime sojourn along the Arabian shore of the Gulf of El-'Akabah, detailing supplies, weather, and geological observations amidst storms and reefs. The narrative...1773false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-land-of-midian-part-ii-chapter-x-through-east-midian-to-the-hisma--72443332https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443332Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which our intrepid party traverses the wild and varied terrains of East Midian, from rugged wadys to lofty passes, amidst geological marvels and the shifting dominions of restless Bedawi tribes. Observing with keen eye and judicious reflection the...3192false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-preface-to-the-memorial-edition--72443841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443841Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which Sir Richard Francis Burton reflects upon the critical reception of Muslim pilgrimage and the disguised Darwaysh persona, addressing objections from contemporary travellers and scholars with a reasoned defence rooted in tolerance and...406false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-preface-to-the-third-edition--72443886https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443886Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the author sets forth the motivations and preparations for a daring pilgrimage into the heart of Arabia, seeking to explore its uncharted deserts, study its peoples and languages, and challenge prevailing geographical misconceptions. With a...734false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-i-to-alexandria--72443875https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443875Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the restless traveller, having lingered with pleasant content in Alexandria, prepares to depart amid the cumbersome formalities and vexatious delays of securing a passport in a land caught between barbarism and nascent civilisation. Thus...1453false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-preface-to-the-first-edition--72443891https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443891Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the author, adopting the guise of a respectful Muslim pilgrim, enjoys the serene and languid pleasures of Eastern life while taking refuge in a friend's hospitable home in Alexandria, all the while blending curiosity with patient observation...527false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-ii-i-leave-alexandria--72443879https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443879Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the weary journey upon the Nile steamboat reveals a landscape as familiar as it is uninspiring, peopled by an eclectic assembly of travellers whose manners and dispositions provide a curious glimpse into Eastern society and its many quirks....1347false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-iii-the-nile-steamboat-the-little-asthmatic--72443859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443859Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which we are introduced to the bustling and somewhat squalid life of the Wakalah in Cairo, where the mingling of merchants, pilgrims, and the colourful tapestry of human character unfold amidst a backdrop of harsh living conditions and curious...1224false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-iv-life-in-the-wakalah-part-1--72443870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443870Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the art of Eastern medicine is laid bare with all its curious ceremonies, bargaining, and the delicate balance between empirical skill and the patient's imagination, while the author acquires a servant and a teacher amid the lively and...2101false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-iv-life-in-the-wakalah-part-2--72443888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443888Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the author provides a lively and richly detailed portrayal of the bustling nocturnal life and diverse voices that animate the Moslem quarter of Cairo, from the clamour of street vendors and beggars to the solemnity of the call to prayer and...2156false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-v-the-ramazan--72443861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443861Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the author offers a reflective and detailed examination of the traditional Islamic educational system in Egypt, highlighting the arduous studies and limited prospects of theological students alongside the prevalent social and political...1486false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-vi-the-mosque--72443874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443874Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the author prepares carefully for his desert pilgrimage, navigating the intricate social and bureaucratic customs of Cairo with a judicious mix of patience and cunning, and makes acquaintance with an Albanian officer whose tempestuous...3520false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-vii-preparations-to-quit-cairo--72443844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443844Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the author recounts his arrival at Suez, the recovery of lost effects through a turbid encounter with the local governor, and the gathering of a motley company of pilgrims whose varied natures and scanty funds provide both companionship and...2884false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-viii-from-cairo-to-suez--72443853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443853Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the tumult aboard the cramped vessel gives way to uneasy truces amid the company of pilgrims and sojourners, while the voyage along the classic yet perilous coasts unfolds with vivid scenes of natural splendour, local superstition, and the...3027false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-x-the-pilgrim-ship--72443837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443837Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the weary travellers arrive at the stunted and dusty village of Al-Hamra, contending with surly inhabitants and the ever-present threat of banditry under the uneasy shadow of local chieftains, whilst reflections on the turbulent politics and...2746false214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-ix-suez--72443850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443850Sun, 21 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the weary pilgrimage party endures a painful landing among rocky shores and an inhospitable seaside tribe before reaching the port town of Yambu', a sparse, sunburnt place marked by its religious significance and armed, proud inhabitants. As...2767false213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xi-to-yambu--72443846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443846Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the travellers endure a rough and quarrelsome passage to Al-Madinah, culminating in their arrival with a stirring view of the Holy City that inspires devout and poetic reverence among the party. Following their entry, the narrative paints a...2410false215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xii-the-halt-at-yambu--72443864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443864Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the author undertakes a solemn pilgrimage within the Masjid al-Nabi, meticulously describing its architectural features, the revered tombs of the Prophet and his successors, and the intricate rituals of visitation observed with devout...2727false216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xiv-from-bir-abbas-to-al-madina--72443857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443857Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the venerable city of Al-Madinah is portrayed with careful attention to its geography, climate, and architecture, revealing a place of abiding sanctity and earthly simplicity, where ancient traditions intermingle with the rhythms of daily...2432false218fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xiii-from-yambu--72443863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443863Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the venerable city of Al-Madinah is explored through the lens of its ancient tribes, pivotal historical events, and the successive construction and embellishment of the Prophet’s Mosque, revealing a tale woven with legends, devout traditions,...3222false217fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xv-through-the-suburb--72443848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443848Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the narrator explores the verdant gardens surrounding Al-Madinah, detailing the cultivation and varieties of dates, fruits, and vegetables with an attentive and affectionate gaze, before entering the historic Mosque of Kuba to perform...2563false219fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xvi-the-prophet-s-tomb-part-1--72443849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443849Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the reader is invited to reflect upon the venerable wells of Al-Madinah, hallowed by the Prophet’s presence and steeped in legend, alongside a curious discourse on the local earth known as Tafl, esteemed for its supposed medicinal virtues. In...2764false220fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xvi-the-prophet-s-tomb-part-2--72443862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443862Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the sudden arrival of pilgrims transforms the barren Barr al-Manakhah into a vibrant and bustling town of tents, alive with variegated sights and sounds that vividly paint the lively pilgrimage scene. Our party, equipped and resolute,...2440false221fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xvii-an-essay-part-1--72443858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443858Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the sanctity and symbolism of Jabal Ohod are meticulously examined, revealing its sacred associations with the Prophet Muhammad and its curious dichotomy with neighbouring Jabal Ayr, as well as the layered vestiges of ancient pagan beliefs...2664false222fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xviii-al-madina--72443855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443855Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:07 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the author reflects with a courteous tolerance upon the superstitions and venerable traditions of the Arabs, drawing parallels to similar beliefs across Europe, before describing his inspection of Hamzah's Mosque with its modest tombs and...3263false224fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xvii-an-essay-part-2--72443871https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443871Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:07 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the author vividly describes the arid battlefield near Mount Ohod, where the martyrs of a historic encounter lie buried, and reflects upon the forbidding aspect of the mountain itself. He then recounts the solemn visit to Hamzah's Mosque,...1706false223fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xx-the-visitation-of-hamzah-s-tomb-part-1--72443852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443852Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:07 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the pilgrimage continues through hallowed ground as the party enacts solemn ceremonies at revered sites, reflecting on the valor of past martyrs with due reverence. The narrative draws to a measured close at the Kubbat al-Masra, where...1416false226fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xix-the-mosque-of-kuba--72443839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443839Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:08 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the humble act of inscribing a simple dedication within the white-walled Kubbat al-Sanaya serves as a quiet homage to faith, while the path leads to solemn blessings upon the Martyrs of Ohod, those noble souls honoured in sacred remembrance....2760false225fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xx-the-visitation-of-hamzah-s-tomb-part-2--72443838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443838Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the evening illumination of the Harim presents a vivid tableau of diverse pilgrims engaged in devout ceremonies and poignant expressions of faith, notably the emotional Persian contingent whose sorrow and ire reveal deep sectarian tensions....1371false227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xxi-the-people-of-al-madinah-part-1--72443847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443847Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the learned traveller unfolds a detailed portrait of Al-Madinah’s diverse population, from venerable prophetic families to itinerant settlers, revealing their customs, social stratifications, dress, and peculiarities with a discerning eye. He...2125false228fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xxi-the-people-of-al-madinah-part-2--72443842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443842Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the sanctity and solemnity of Al-Bakia cemetery in Al-Madinah are meticulously explored, revealing its countless revered graves, humble mausolea, and the deeply ingrained customs surrounding visitation and prayers for the departed. The...1210false229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xxii-the-saints-cemetery-part-1--72443854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443854Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the solemn reverence for the burial places of the Prophet’s close companions and family is tenderly recounted, leading to the preparations and anxious farewells accompanying the departure of the Damascus Caravan from Al-Madinah, through...1621false230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xxii-the-saints-cemetery-part-2--72443840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443840Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the pilgrim and his companions traverse the varied and challenging terrain of Al-Hijaz, observing the diverse and striking spectacle of the great Caravan and its myriad pilgrims amid the sunlit deserts and rocky passes. Following this journey...1796false231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xxiii-the-damascus-caravan--72443865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443865Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the author elucidates the complex character and customs of the Bedouin Arabs, highlighting their courage, chivalry, and the profound influence of honour and religion upon their warfare and social life. He further contemplates the role and...943false232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xxiv-from-al-madinah-to-al-suwayrkiyah--72443868https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443868Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the manners, customs, and equipment of the Hijazi Badawin are meticulously detailed, revealing a society governed by honour, ancient rites, and a rugged simplicity that has persisted through the ages. The narrative unfolds with keen...2365false233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xxv-the-badawin-of-al-hijaz-part-1--72443889https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443889Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the author and his companions journey from Al-Suwayrkiyah towards Meccah, encountering the varied terrain and the challenging customs and characters of the Badawi tribes; amid encounters with robbers and spirited caravans, they prepare...2395false234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xxv-the-badawin-of-al-hijaz-part-2--72443856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443856Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the weary traveller at last enters the sacred precincts of Meccah, observing with a mixture of reverence and pride the solemn rites surrounding the Kaabah, the Black Stone, and the well of Zemzem, amidst the throng of pilgrims of diverse...3125false235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xxv-the-badawin-of-al-hijaz-part-3--72443866https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443866Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the pilgrim recounts the solemn yet tumultuous rites of the Yaum Arafat and Yaum Nahr, detailing the intricate ceremonies on the Mountain of Mercy and the crowded, fervent procession that climaxes with the chaotic departure to Muna. He then...1660false236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xxvi-from-al-suwayrkiyah-to-meccah-part-2--72443843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443843Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the author undertakes a contemplative pilgrimage through the sacred sites of Meccah, observing the solemn yet humble resting-places of the Prophet’s kin and the lively scenes of markets and local society, all the while reflecting on the...1643false238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xxvi-from-al-suwayrkiyah-to-meccah-part-1--72443876https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443876Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the venerable author contemplates the storied evolutions and sacred inscriptions of the Kiswah adorning the Kaabah, reflects upon the intense heat and festal chaos of Muna, and observes the varied customs and characters of Meccah's...2799false237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xxvii-the-first-visit-to-bayt-allah--72443836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443836Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the weary pilgrim traverses the sandy expanse between Meccah and Jeddah, encountering the rustic coffee-houses and the antics of a reluctant donkey boy, before resting at the bustling seaport of Jeddah where diplomatic and local intrigues...2355false239fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xxviii-the-first-day--72443851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443851Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the devout pilgrim is guided through the reverential rites at the Prophet’s tomb and the surrounding sacred sites, accompanied by solemn prayers and respectful gestures, whilst strict injunctions caution against improper acts such as...1970false240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xxix-the-second-day--72443845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443845Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the venerable history and successive reconstructions of the Kaabah are meticulously recounted, detailing its architectural transformations, the tribes involved in its care, and the sacred relics it enshrines, all held with profound reverence...1303false241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xxx-the-third-day--72443881https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443881Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a detailed specimen of a Murshid’s diploma in the Kadiri Sufi order is presented, replete with venerable genealogies tracing back to the Prophet and Adam, thus illuminating the spiritual lineage and reverence held within this mystical...2267false242fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xxxii-life-at-meccah-and-umrah-or-the-little-pilgrimage--72443869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443869Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the sacred Beat-Allah at Mecca is described in detail, from its grand architecture and ornate coverings to the devout ceremonies performed by pilgrims, including the bathing in the holy Zem Zem water, and the solemn rites at the nearby holy...2914false244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xxxi-the-three-days-of-drying-flesh--72443860https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443860Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the author, seeking discreet assistance, gains the trust of a pious Mahumetan who hospitably shelters him amidst the bustling caravan preparations and lively exchanges in Mecca and Zida, where the mingling of devout pilgrims and varied...1432false243fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xxxiii-places-of-pious-visitation--72443880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443880Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the curious and often indiscreet traveller recounts with measured scrutiny the pilgrimage to Meccah, delineating the rites, sacred sites, and the surrounding arid landscape with a blend of reverent observation and critical commentary. The...1525false245fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-chapter-xxxiv-to-jeddah--72443873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443873Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the author carefully advises fellow Englishmen, particularly those stationed in India, to undertake the pilgrimage with due caution, emphasising the necessity of outward conformity to Islam and the use of an Arabic name to ensure safety amid...2198false246fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-appendix-i-of-hajj-or-pilgrimage--72443884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443884Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the intricate tapestry of Arabian life unfolds through detailed accounts of its tribes, cities, and sacred sites, with special attention paid to the celebrated Mosques of Al-Madinah and Meccah, their architecture, rituals, and the complex...2352false247fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-appendix-ii-the-bayt-ullah-part-1--72443892https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443892Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the learned pilgrim delicately surveys the vast tapestry of Arabian and Islamic culture, from the proud Sayyids and their ancestral graves at Al-Madinah to the intricate rituals and scholarly pursuits that punctuate the pilgrim’s path....2481false248fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-appendix-iii-specimen-of-a-murshid-s-diploma--72443883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443883Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the customs and appearances of the Zairs, pilgrims visiting the Prophet’s sepulchre, are observed with particular attention to their dress and perfumes, offering a glimpse into their reverent practices. Additionally, a brief note is made of...763false250fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-appendix-ii-the-bayt-ullah-part-2--72443887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443887Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the narrative offers a series of brief yet illuminating references to various places, persons, and customs encountered during the pilgrimage, each name carrying its own subtle hint of local colour and significance. These concise entries, like...2421false249fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-appendix-iv-the-navigation-and-voyages-of-ludovicus-vertomannus-part-1--72443867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443867Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which various scholars and distant lands are briefly contemplated, offering glimpses into grammatical pursuits, mystical sciences, and notable expeditions within the vast tapestry of Islamic tradition. The narrative gently unfolds with references...1731false251fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-appendix-iv-the-navigation-and-voyages-of-ludovicus-vertomannus-part-2--72443890https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443890Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which various terms and notable figures connected to the sacred city of Al-Madinah and its environs are elucidated with the precise care of a seasoned chronicler, blending geography, history, and local lore. The account gently unfolds the valor of...1617false252fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-appendix-v-the-pilgrimage-of-joseph-pitts-part-1--72443872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443872Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the narrative offers a detailed account of the revered Zemzem well, its sacred importance, and the architectural features designed to preserve and cool its precious waters. Observations also touch upon the connections drawn between the Zemzem...2018false253fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-appendix-v-the-pilgrimage-of-joseph-pitts-part-2--72443885https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443885Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the curious properties of the sacred well's water at Meccah are examined, along with the means by which this miraculous liquid is said to reach far-flung lands. The narrative also gently touches upon the attendant superstitions and introduces...1942false254fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-appendix-vii-notes-on-my-journey--72443877https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443877Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the sacred ceremony of visiting the Prophet’s tomb is described with reverent detail, illustrating the deep veneration and benediction known as Ziyaratak bestowed upon the holy site. The narrative also briefly touches upon the esteemed figure...1044false256fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-appendix-vi-giovanni-finati--72443882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443882Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the reader is introduced to the gate of hospitality in Al-Madinah and the solemn practices surrounding the Ziyarat, or visitation, to the Prophet’s Mosque, distinguishing it carefully from the Hajj pilgrimage. The narrative delicately...1701false255fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/personal-narrative-of-a-pilgrimage-to-al-madinah-meccah-appendix-viii-the-meccah-pilgrimage--72443878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72443878Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:30:06 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the text offers a brief mention of the Zul Halifah Mosque, noting its alternative name as the Mosque of the Tree and its location relative to Al-Madinah. The passage also alludes to the distant Zuyud schismatics, subtly hinting at the diverse...736false257fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lusiads-dedication-and-preface--72910874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72910874Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the translator, Sir Richard Francis Burton, offers a heartfelt preface expressing his deep admiration for Camoens, the valiant poet of Portugal, whose life and work he has come to cherish through personal voyages and scholarly insight. With a...1174false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lusiads-canto-i--72910872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72910872Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the valorous Portuguese fleet, under the watchful gaze of Olympian gods, ventures boldly towards the distant Eastern shores, encountering new peoples and hostile guile whilst their divine patrons quarrel over their destined triumphs. Amidst...2842false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lusiads-canto-ii--72910873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72910873Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the cunning King of Mombasah feigns friendship to entrap the valiant Portuguese fleet, yet heavenly intercession warns the brave Captain to seek a safer harbour where honour and welcome await him. There follows a stirring arrival at Melinde,...2864false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lusiads-canto-iii--72910876https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72910876Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which Vasco da Gama, discoursing with the King of Melinde, recounts the expansive geography of Europe and the storied lineage and martial exploits of Portugal’s kings, culminating in notable acts of loyalty and valour that shape Lusitania’s...3870false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lusiads-canto-iv--72910877https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72910877Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the brave discourse of Da Gama unfolds amidst the tides of Portuguese history, recounting the fierce wars for succession, noble warriors’ valiant deeds, and the stirring rise of King Manoel, who resolves upon an adventurous voyage to distant...2869false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lusiads-canto-v--72910879https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72910879Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the illustrious Vasco da Gama recounts his voyage from Lisbon along the coasts of Africa, encountering strange peoples and lands hitherto uncharted, and is confronted by the dread apparition of Adamastor, the giant spirit of the Cape, who...2816false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lusiads-canto-vi--72910888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72910888Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the valorous Vasco da Gama takes his leave from the hospitable court of Melinde and ventures bravely upon the tempestuous seas, as divine powers convene beneath Neptune’s watery realm to plot against the mortal mariners; amidst storm and...2752false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lusiads-canto-vii--72910875https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72910875Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the valiant Portuguese fleet, guided by divine purpose and resolve, arrives at the exotic and richly adorned land of Malabar, where the customs, rulers, and idolatrous rites of the native people are described with curiosity and respect. An...2424false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lusiads-canto-viii--72910881https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72910881Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the noble Portuguese envoy, Paul da Gama, unveils the storied banners of Lusitania to the curious Governor of Calecut, recounting the valiant deeds of ancient kings and champions whose illustrious arms and honour gleam as brightly in memory...2675false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lusiads-canto-ix--72910878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72910878Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which Vasco da Gama, having escaped the perils of Calecut, embarks upon his homeward voyage, guided by the enchanting goddess Venus to a resplendent island where weary mariners find languid repose amidst amorous nymphs and verdant delights....2604false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lusiads-canto-x--72910883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72910883Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the fair Nymphs and goddess Tethys regale Vasco da Gama and his valiant companions with prophetic visions of the Portuguese exploits and conquests in distant India and beyond, whilst revealing to him the celestial and terrestrial spheres in a...4295false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lusiads-rejected-stanzas--72910880https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72910880Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a collection of stanzas, omitted by the original poet and unearthed through diligent scholarship, is presented with careful fidelity and contrasted against the polished verses of the known epic. These rejected verses reveal sentiments...4009false312fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kama-sutra-of-vatsyayana-introduction-and-part-1-chapter-1--72912082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912082Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the preface and introduction lay the groundwork for a scholarly exploration of ancient Eastern customs, attended by the author's earnest dedication to a discerning British audience. The concluding remarks reflect a measured contemplation on...1056false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kama-sutra-of-vatsyayana-part-1-chapter-2--72912087https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912087Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the life of man is thoughtfully mapped out according to the harmonious pursuit of Dharma, Artha, and Kama, each revered in its due season and attended to with measured study and practice. The text unfolds a reasoned discourse on the nature...672false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kama-sutra-of-vatsyayana-part-1-chapters-3-4--72912095https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912095Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the prudent scholar is advised to study the Kama Sutra alongside various arts and sciences to enhance both personal allure and social standing, with particular emphasis on the instruction of women by trusted confidantes in numerous refined...1629false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kama-sutra-of-vatsyayana-part-1-chapter-5--72912094https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912094Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the intricate observances and social strictures governing the pursuit of pleasure among castes are carefully delineated, distinguishing permissible unions from those forbidden by custom and Dharma. A detailed catalogue of suitable companions...630false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kama-sutra-of-vatsyayana-part-2-chapters-1-2--72912096https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912096Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the subtle distinctions of union between man and woman are explored with due attention to their various dimensions, passions, and durations, revealing a harmonious interplay of nature and desire that governs their relations. Thereafter, the...1338false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kama-sutra-of-vatsyayana-part-2-chapters-3-4--72912083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912083Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the delicate arts of kissing and the varied manners in which it may be exchanged are explored with an attentive eye to their many forms and occasions, accompanied by a playful suggestion of wagers and gentle contests between lovers. Further,...830false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kama-sutra-of-vatsyayana-part-2-chapters-5-6--72912091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912091Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the delicate art of biting and marking the beloved’s body is elaborated with a meticulous taxonomy of impressions, accompanied by an exploration of regional peculiarities in the women’s dispositions that influence the ways of love. Following...930false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kama-sutra-of-vatsyayana-part-2-chapters-7-8--72912090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912090Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the intimate dance of love is likened to a passionate dispute, with the body as the stage for varied and tender strikes accompanied by a symphony of sounds and sighs that express the shifting temper of desire. The narrative then unfolds the...838false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kama-sutra-of-vatsyayana-part-2-chapters-9-10--72912084https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912084Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the various practices and types of eunuchs are delineated with a candid attention to their modes of desire and interaction, followed by an exploration of the nuanced kinds of congress and the delicate etiquettes of love quarrels that ensue...1072false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kama-sutra-of-vatsyayana-part-3-chapters-1-2--72912081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912081Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the careful choice and auspicious arrangements surrounding marriage are detailed with a view to securing a union founded upon virtue, mutual respect, and good qualities in both partners. It further describes the delicate art of winning a...980false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kama-sutra-of-vatsyayana-part-3-chapters-3-4-5--72912092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912092Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the delicate art of winning a maiden's affection is tenderly unfolded through playful diversions, gifts, and subtle attentions, all conducted with the assistance of trusted female intermediaries and manifest in the shy, telltale signs of her...1556false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kama-sutra-of-vatsyayana-part-4-chapters-1-2--72912079https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912079Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the conduct of a virtuous wife is delicately prescribed, emphasising her devotion, household management, and careful attention to her husband’s wishes, even during his absence. Also delineated are the roles and comportments of elder and...1451false412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kama-sutra-of-vatsyayana-part-5-chapters-1-2--72912086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912086Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the delicate art of winning the affections of another man's wife is explored with due regard to the nuances of passion, conduct, and circumstance, revealing the many causes of rejection and the virtues necessary for success. The gentleman is...1204false413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kama-sutra-of-vatsyayana-part-5-chapters-3-4--72912093https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912093Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:30:06 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the gentle art of gauging a lady’s inclinations is unfolded with delicate precision, guiding the suitor through subtle signs and patient advances to win her favour or wisely retreat; and the indispensable role of the go-between is delineated,...1295false414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kama-sutra-of-vatsyayana-part-5-chapters-5-6--72912078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912078Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:30:07 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the intricate and delicate manoeuvres employed by Kings to gain the favour of women not their own are set forth with a view to caution and propriety, revealing a tapestry of social custom and royal intrigue tempered by the need for...1263false415fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kama-sutra-of-vatsyayana-part-6-intro-chapters-1-2--72912080https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912080Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the delicate arts of the courtesan are unveiled, revealing her strategic engagement with men for love, pleasure, or financial gain, whilst maintaining an appearance of natural affection and discretion. The narrative further explores the...1350false416fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kama-sutra-of-vatsyayana-part-6-chapters-3-4--72912085https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912085Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the various stratagems a courtesan may employ to extract wealth from her lover, whether by fair means or cunning device, are carefully delineated, as well as the signs of a lover’s waning affection and the subtle arts of severance. The...1123false417fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kama-sutra-of-vatsyayana-part-6-chapters-5-6--72912088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912088Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the discerning courtesan is advised on the intricate art of choosing and managing her lovers to secure the greatest material and personal advantage, balancing attachment, generosity, and future prospects with a sage’s prudence. The chapter...1368false418fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kama-sutra-of-vatsyayana-part-7-chapter-1--72912097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912097Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which various natural and mystical concoctions, ointments, and powders are detailed as methods to enhance personal allure, subjugate others' wills, and invigorate sexual vigour, reflecting a blend of herbal lore and ritual practice in the quest for...807false419fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kama-sutra-of-vatsyayana-part-7-chapter-2-concluding-remarks--72912089https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72912089Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the art of arousing and satisfying the passion of a woman is delicately explored through various methods, including the use of specially crafted implements and secret recipes aimed at enhancing pleasure or controlling desire. The discourse...1183false420fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-perfumed-garden-translator-s-note-and-introduction--72914007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72914007Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the learned Sheikh Nefzaoui, a man of notable erudition and medical knowledge, is introduced alongside the origins and intent of his treatise on the pleasures and intricacies of love, composed under the auspices of the Tunisian court yet with...960false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-perfumed-garden-chapter-1--72914003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72914003Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the attributes of praiseworthy men are delicately examined—focusing upon their physique, virility, and the arts of love that captivate the female heart—and a lively narrative unfolds about the cunning fool Bahloul, whose wit and sensual...1901false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-perfumed-garden-chapter-2--72914002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72914002Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the qualities and virtues of women worthy of praise are delicately delineated with a poet's eye and an observer’s patience, before a most curious tale of intrigue unfolds involving a sleepless King, a house of temptation, and the perilous...2101false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-perfumed-garden-chapter-3-5--72913997https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72913997Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the qualities that render men and women deserving of contempt by their spouses and acquaintances are delineated with a particular eye towards physical and behavioural defects that curtail pleasure and respect in intimacy. And in which the...863false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-perfumed-garden-chapter-6--72914000https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72914000Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the art of coition is explored with attentive care, detailing the preliminary caresses and a multitude of positions adapted to diverse physiques and conditions, each designed to maximise mutual pleasure and satisfaction. The narrative further...3010false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-perfumed-garden-chapter-7--72914004https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72914004Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the wise and prudent counsel of the ancients is tenderly unfolded, warning of the various ills that may befall the man who does not temper his embraces with care and moderation. The discourse proceeds to expound on the delicate balance of...772false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-perfumed-garden-chapter-8--72914006https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72914006Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the manifold and colourful nomenclature of the male virile member is expounded with both wit and sagacity, revealing the intimate qualities and behaviours ascribed to it in various states of passion and repose. Moreover, the text ventures...1481false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-perfumed-garden-chapter-9--72913994https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72913994Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a detailed catalogue of the various names and characteristics attributed to the female sexual organ is presented with a blend of poetic imagery, cultural beliefs, and practical advice, accompanied by interpretations of dreams concerning...2572false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-perfumed-garden-chapter-10--72913996https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72913996Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a learned discourse is given upon the distinctive sexual organs of various beasts, classified according to their species and particular natures, with quaint appellations bestowed upon them. Amongst these creatures, the lion is celebrated for...237false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-perfumed-garden-chapter-11--72914005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72914005Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a series of tales unfold, illustrating the manifold cunning and stratagems of women, as they navigate love and desire with wit and guile. These narratives, rich with human foibles and clever ruses, gently reveal the intricate dance of passion...1907false510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-perfumed-garden-chapter-12-13--72914008https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72914008Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the wise Moârbeda imparts her intimate insights into the anatomy and temperaments of women and men, elucidating their desires and dispositions with an eye both keen and discreet. And in which various remedies and practices for augmenting...802false511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-perfumed-garden-chapter-14-17--72913995https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72913995Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the learned discourse turns to the intricate maladies afflicting the reproductive organs of both women and men, discussing diverse causes of sterility and impotence alongside a variety of curious and traditional remedies. The exposition...683false512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-perfumed-garden-chapter-18-19--72913998https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72913998Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the author dispenses ancient and curious recipes for removing unpleasant odours and for contracting the female sexual parts, relying upon natural concoctions and remedies drawn from the vegetation and substances of the earth. In which he...275false513fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-perfumed-garden-chapter-20--72913999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72913999Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the venerable Sheikh imparts ancient culinary and medicinal lore to invigorate the passions and enhance the duration of coitus, illustrated by remarkable feats of endurance and vigour, before unfolding the curious tale of Princess Zohra and...1566false514fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-perfumed-garden-appendix--72914001https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72914001Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the fortunes of an Eastern manuscript are traced through translators, copyists, omissions, glosses, and learned hands, until a rare book emerges half restored and half confessedly imperfect. The editor, with traveller’s candour and scholar’s...1178false515fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-one--74520477https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520477Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the esteemed translator recounts his ardent dedication to presenting the Arabian Nights in a manner faithful to the original spirit, language, and rhythm, taking great pains to preserve its intricate prose rhyme, cultural nuances, and...2035false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-two--74520479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520479Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which two noble brothers, sovereigns of distant realms, reunite under sombre circumstances that reveal the treacheries hidden within their families, prompting a grim resolve born of sorrow and profound disillusionment. The tale proceeds to...2443false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-three--74520481https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520481Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a merchant blessed with the secret understanding of animals overhears a dispute between his bull and ass, leading to clever stratagems that reveal the nature of toil and deception, and his wife's relentless curiosity compels him to disclose...2281false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-four--74520488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520488Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a merchant recounts the tale of his two brothers and his own ventures, encompassing fortunes won and lost, a mysterious maiden of otherworldly origin, and the dire consequences of jealousy and betrayal among kin. Following this, the narrative...1946false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-five--74520490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520490Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a wise physician cures a king of a grievous malady, only to fall victim to the envious machinations of a jealous minister whose counsel leads the sovereign to a fateful decision; and in turn, strange and enchanting tales are recounted, woven...2376false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-six--74520496https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520496Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a curious Sultan, led by his own restless spirit, ventures alone to a mysterious palace and discovers a young prince cursed to be half-man, half-stone, who recounts a grievous tale of betrayal and enchantment tied to a tarn and its wondrous...2104false66fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-eight--74520502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520502Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a mysterious lady’s haunting odes move the household to deep sorrow and fainting, provoking curious guests to demand the story behind her grievous afflictions and those of her sister. The tale unfolds of regal fortunes dashed by treachery,...2100false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-seven--74520499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520499Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a humble porter of Baghdad is drawn into the company of three striking and enigmatical ladies, who entertain him in a lavish mansion with sumptuous fare, lively song, and playful banter, all under the strict condition of discretion. The scene...2159false67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-nine--74520506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520506Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a woodcutter’s fortuitous meeting with a mysterious lady held captive by an Ifrit unfolds into a tale of enchantment and transformation, blending sorrow with the marvels of magic and wisdom. Their strange journey leads through spellbound...2258false69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-ten--74520510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520510Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a valiant princess confronts and ultimately defeats a fearsome Ifrit through a shape-shifting and fiery battle fraught with dire consequences for all present, leading to profound grief and the bitter parting of a repentant king and narrator...1880false610fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-eleven--74520511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520511Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a youth recounts his grievous fortunes, wandering from a tragic island and encountering a mysterious company of one-eyed youths whose sombre rituals and secrets embroil him in a fateful adventure, leading to wondrous palaces, alluring...2069false611fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-twelve--74520514https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520514Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a resourceful and compassionate lady recounts the sorrowful fates of her sisters and her own perilous voyage to a ghost city where she encounters a solitary, devout youth amidst petrified souls, and together they contemplate a journey to...2051false612fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-thirteen--74520518https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520518Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a young lady recounts the grievous tribulations of a misguided oath and cruel chastisement by her husband, revealing the complex interplay of love, honour, and human frailty amid the shadows of mistaken trust. Subsequently, the Caliph Harun...2268false613fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-fourteen--74520520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520520Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a tale unfolds concerning two brothers who share the Wazirate of Egypt, their quarrel over marriage alliances, and the younger’s journey that leads him to Bassorah where he gains favour and wedlock with a minister’s daughter; their offspring...2056false614fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-fifteen--74520523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520523Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the heartbroken youth Hasan falls into a deep slumber at his father’s tomb and is discovered by mystical beings who reveal a strange tale of enforced marriage involving his fair cousin and a hunchbacked groom, leading to a bewildering journey...2230false615fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-sixteen--74520526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520526Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the intricate tale of vanished kinship and veiled lineage unfolds through the lamentations and long journeys of a Wazir seeking his lost nephew, entwined with the poignant youth of Ajib, a child whose noble birth is clouded by mystery and...2077false616fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-eighteen--74520536https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520536Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a series of hapless individuals unwittingly become entangled in the tragic fate of a hunchback whose untimely demise precipitates a tangled web of accusations and confessions, each more extraordinary than the last. Following this curious...2053false618fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-seventeen--74520531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520531Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a grievous quarrel over conserve of pomegranate-grains triggers a series of trials that lead to the revelation of familial bonds and the restoration of honour through poetic wit and royal favour. Thereafter, the narrative shifts to the...1819false617fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-twenty--74520545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520545Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a young Jewish physician recounts his strange fortunes from Damascus to Cairo, marked by love, loss, and grave injustice, culminating in a peculiar misadventure involving a jewelled necklace and a wrongful accusation. Thereafter, a tailor...2173false620fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-nineteen--74520542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520542Tue, 08 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a youth recounts the grievous misfortune that befell him when he was falsely accused of theft, leading to the loss of his right hand and subsequent marriage to a devoted mistress who bequeaths him her wealth before her untimely death....2080false619fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-twenty-two--74520558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520558Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the Barber recounteth with a blend of melancholy and humour the various calamities and follies that befell his brothers—each marked by peculiar afflictions and misfortunes—while they endeavoured, with differing degrees of success and dignity,...2441false622fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-twenty-one--74520551https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520551Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a loquacious barber, known as The Silent Man to distinguish him from his many talkative brothers, insists on shaving the young man’s head despite the latter’s impatience, intertwining tales of advice, wit, and the perils of haste amid...2015false621fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-1-section-twenty-three--74520561https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520561Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the fifth and sixth brothers of the Barber endure fortunes both rising and falling through ventures, betrayals, and brutal hardships, revealing a tapestry of human pride, resilience, and misadventure within the bustling life of Baghdad. Their...2275false623fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nur-al-din-ali-and-the-damsel-anis-al-jalis--74520577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520577Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a benevolent king of Bassorah desires a peerless slave-girl, whose acquisition and fate become intertwined with the contrasting fortunes of his generous and malevolent ministers. The narrative delicately unfolds amidst courtly intrigues and...952false71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-night-35--74520578https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520578Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the vicissitudes of fortune befall the Wazir’s son, Nur al-Din Ali, who squanders his inheritance and faces the dire prospect of parting from his beloved slave-girl, Anis al-Jalis, amidst the intrigues and enmities of court life. The...1974false72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-night-36--74520581https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520581Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a timely warning prompts two travellers to flee by sea and seek refuge in the peaceful city of Baghdad, where they find rest and unexpected kindness within a magnificent garden guarded by a venerable keeper. Therein, amid sumptuous...909false73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-night-37--74520585https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520585Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the Caliph Harun al-Rashid, curious and incognito, visits a brightly lit garden palace to observe a convivial gathering that contrasts with his expectations of pious behaviour, and is enraptured by the music and poetry of a captivating...1627false74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-night-39--74520592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520592Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a prosperous merchant’s son journeys to Baghdad to trade his father’s goods, yet finds himself in a dire nocturnal predicament amidst tombs, overhearing the eerie plans of sinister slaves who share their tragic histories. The narrative...1151false76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-night-38--74520588https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520588Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the noble youth Nur al-Din Ali, armed with a letter from the Caliph, journeys to Bassorah to claim his rightful place, only to meet suspicion, imprisonment, and a trial of fortune and forgiveness; meanwhile, the Caliph’s loyal minister...1296false75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-night-40--74520598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520598Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a lamentable confusion of death and survival befalls the household of a merchant, told with mournful eloquence by a slave whose peculiar penchant for half-truths embroils him in grievous punishment and exile. Amidst the ruins and sorrow, a...1097false77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-night-41--74520601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520601Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a young merchant, Ghanim, discovers and tenderly cares for a mysterious lady whose beauty and sorrow awaken a profound and patient affection between them, despite the barriers imposed by her secret station. Meanwhile, the intricate...1356false78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-43-44--74520609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520609Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the sorrowful Kut al-Kulub, wronged and confined, pleads her case before the Caliph and sets out on a charitable quest through the bazaars of Baghdad to find her beloved Ghanim, whose family soon arrives and is tenderly restored to comfort...785false710fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-night-42--74520605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520605Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the Caliph discovers a cunning deception involving the absent Kut al-Kulub and dispatches his men to seize her and her companion Ghanim, leading to a perilous escape and the plundering of his house. Meanwhile, the stricken Ghanim falters into...647false79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-night-45--74520613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520613Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the accomplished Ghanim, having recounted his strange adventures, is graciously received and rewarded by the Caliph, who celebrates his newfound favour with matrimonial alliances and annals of his tale; and thereafter is introduced the tale...1145false711fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-night-46--74520614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520614Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which King Omar receives noble gifts and counsel from ambassadors and his wazir, leading to the mustering and setting forth of his son Sharrkan with a valiant army on a distant campaign through foreign lands. As night falls upon their journey,...843false712fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-night-47--74520618https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520618Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a spirited young lady boldly wrestles with handmaids and an aged beldam, showing unexpected might and wit beneath the moon’s watchful gaze, whilst a stranger named Sharrkan enters their midst bearing a war-cry and a challenge fair and fierce...1514false713fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-night-48--74520620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520620Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the valiant Sharrkan, despite the stirrings of knightly jealousy, is led by a captivating maiden into a sumptuous inner sanctum adorned with jewels and flowing fountains, where he is treated with princely honour and sumptuous fare, yet finds...638false714fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-night-49--74520625https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520625Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a lady ensnares the noble Sharrkan with music, poetry, and conviviality, leading them through enchanting days and nights of song, chess, and sweet discourse that stir the heart and mind alike. Yet as their revelry unfolds, a sudden intrusion...1237false715fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-night-50--74520629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520629Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the valiant Sharrkan faces a formidable host of knights in singular combat, demonstrating his extraordinary prowess while entwining his fate with Princess Abrizah, whose revelations disclose a complex weave of familial and political strife....2240false716fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-52-53--74520635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520635Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the tragic fate of Princess Abrizah unfolds amidst turbulent passions and violent betrayal, leading her family to seek solace and retribution in learned counsel and the education of handmaidens. Meanwhile, the noble youth Zau al-Makan and his...1712false718fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-night-51--74520632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520632Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the noble Princess Abrizah, having fled to join Sharrkan’s company, wins the esteem and favour of King Omar bin al-Nu’uman, whose devotion to her kindles both affection and complex intrigues. As she encounters new perils in the palace,...1534false717fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-54-55--74520639https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520639Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a kind-hearted Fireman tends to the ailing Zau al-Makan, nursing him back to health with devoted care and companionship, before journeying with him to Damascus; meanwhile, Zau al-Makan’s sister Nuzhat al-Zaman faces cruel hardship and deceit...1677false719fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-56-57--74520642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520642Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the forlorn and wistful Nuzhat al-Zaman is sold by a stern Bedouin to a merchant in Damascus, her beauty and melancholy winning the latter’s heart despite the harshness of her circumstances. Amidst tender exchanges and bitter trials, the...1183false720fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-60-62--74520650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520650Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a learned and accomplished maid, newly wed to King Sharrkan, displays her profound wisdom and knowledge through a discourse on the art of government, justice, and the duties incumbent upon rulers, illustrating the intertwined nature of...1091false722fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-58-59--74520646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520646Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a wise and eloquent lady, learned in many sciences and arts, writes a poignant letter to a distant ruler, expressing her sorrowful plight and deep longing. Her attendant merchant, moved by her grace and knowledge, presents her to the Sultan...950false721fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-63-65--74520652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520652Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the discourse elegantly unfolds upon the virtues of good breeding, justice, and piety as exemplified by illustrious figures such as Caliph Mu‘āwiyah and Omar bin al-Khattāb, with reflections on humility, fair governance, and compassion. The...953false723fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-66-68--74520655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520655Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the prudent discourse chiefly concerns the virtuous reign and austere humility of Omar bin Abd al-Azíz, illustrating a noble contrast to prior rulers who diverted public wealth, thereby reflecting upon the nature of piety and justice in...782false724fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-72-74--74520663https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520663Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a learned damsel is sent back to Baghdad accompanied by her husband and a rich tribute, whilst a wanderer named Zau al-Makan begins his homeward journey with a faithful companion, his heart heavy with longing and verses of lamentation. As...1137false726fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-69-71--74520659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520659Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the noble King Sharrkan, having wed the learned and gracious damsel, is struck with astonishment upon discovering her royal lineage and their unforeseen kinship, compelling him to conceal their true relationship for the sake of propriety and...775false725fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-75-76--74520668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520668Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a weary quest under the veil of night leads to a poignant reunion marked by heartfelt verses and tender recognition between long-separated siblings, while loyal servants observe and protect from the shadows. The narrative unfolds gently...1157false727fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-77-78--74520671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520671Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the loyal Fireman, despite his fears and grief, is kept close and treated with cautious honour by the eunuch and his pages as they journey through unsettled lands, while the Chamberlain learns of the tumults following King Omar’s demise and...1031false728fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-79-81--74520674https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520674Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the noble Sultan Zau al-Makan, returned to his pavilion amidst loyal troops, seeks to unravel the mysterious death of his father through discourse with his wise Wazir Dandan, who recounts a tale of learned and eloquent maidens imparting...1498false729fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-82-84--74520678https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520678Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a succession of venerable damsels and a venerable dame discourse in devout terms upon piety, drawing upon the wisdom and practices of esteemed saints, sages, and imams, whose lives exemplify steadfastness in prayer, humility, and renunciation...1703false730fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-85-87--74520682https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520682Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the narrative unfolds the conclusion of a sorrowful fast and the mysterious fate of a king entwined with enchantment and betrayal, followed by the ascension of his son, who deftly assumes sovereignty and prepares for war against the infidels....1104false731fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-88-90--74520685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520685Sat, 26 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the grand armies of Al-Islam and the Greeks, marshalled by wise and cunning leaders, prepare and engage in a mighty and momentous battle with stratagems, valour, and the rallying of diverse hosts. Amidst the clash of spears and the fervour of...1368false732fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-91-92--74520689https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520689Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a fierce battle unfolds between the Moslem and Infidel armies, marked by stratagems, valor, and the tides of fortune that sway like a tempest upon the bloodied field. Amidst the clangour of swords and the rallying cries of warriors, schemes...1200false733fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-93-94--74520691https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520691Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the accursed and cunning Zat al-Dawahi, a sorceress steeped in many faiths and dark arts, contrives a deceitful plot against the advancing Moslem host by disguising herself and her companions as merchants bearing a secret stratagem....1245false734fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-night-95--74520697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520697Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a venerable ascetic, recently freed from cruel imprisonment, recounts her pious endurance and perilous captivity to two noble kings, whose hearts she moves with her devout steadfastness and solemn verse. They resolve to accompany her under...911false735fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-96-97--74520700https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520700Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:30:06 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a treacherous old woman mastermindeth a bold and intricate plot involving ambush and deception against the Moslem Kings and their Wazir amidst a battle-ridden mountain pass, where fierce skirmishes and steadfast courage mark the days and...1167false736fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-100-101--74520706https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520706Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the valiant Moslem warriors, led by Zau al-Makan and Sharrkan, engage in fierce combat against their infidel foes upon the hills, their cries and courage echoing through the mountains as aid arrives in the nick of time to turn the tide of...1210false738fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-98-99--74520703https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520703Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the beleaguered Moslem warriors, though grievously outnumbered and ensnared by their foes, hold steadfast to the cavern’s mouth, launching desperate sallies and enduring fierce assaults with courage tempered by faith. As night falls and...539false737fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-night-102--74520711https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520711Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the fortunes of war waver amidst the clash of faiths and the stratagems of a crafty old woman, as armies of Moslems and Greeks contend in bitter battle before a singular challenge is proposed to stave further bloodshed. The valiant champion...1048false739fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-103-104--74520716https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520716Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the valorous King Zau al-Makan and his host engage in fierce battle against the Infidels, with heroic feats and the devout prayers of a pious Recluse aiding their cause to triumphant effect. Yet amid the tides of war, a dark and treacherous...1119false740fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-105-106--74520721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520721Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the resolute Sultan Zau al-Makan takes up the siege of Constantinople with undiminished fervour despite grievous losses, directing his faithful troops and dispatching messages of reassurance amid a pall of mourning and treachery. Meanwhile,...920false741fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-107-109--74520723https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520723Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which grief-stricken King Zau al-Makan seeks solace in tales of ancient kings and loves, prompting his Wazir Dandan to recount the story of King Suláyman Sháh’s earnest quest to wed the noble Princess Dunya, daughter of King Zahr Shah. The...1286false742fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-110-112--74520725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520725Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the arrival and honourable reception of a princess to the royal city is described with rich ceremony, followed by the unfolding of the youthful prince’s distinguished upbringing, gallant pursuits, and an encounter with a melancholy merchant...1409false743fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-113-114--74520728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520728Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a wealthy young merchant, betrothed from youth to his cousin, experiences an unexpected and enchanted encounter involving a mysterious lady and a scented kerchief bearing tender verses, awakening in him the unfamiliar pangs of love and...1127false744fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-115-116--74520730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520730Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a young merchant’s ardent love is tenderly explored through the trials of secret signals and painful longing, while his devoted cousin offers solace and interpretation of the beloved’s enigmatic gestures. The narrative gently unfolds amidst...1026false745fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-117-118--74520734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520734Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a young merchant, beset by sleepless nights and perplexing tokens left by a mysterious lady, seeks counsel and comfort from his devoted cousin who guides him on the perilous path of love and vigilance. Together they navigate the delicate...1007false746fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-119-121--74520739https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520739Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a young merchant recounts his tender and secretive courtship with a mysterious lady, entwined with poetic verses and heartfelt exchanges, and beneath this blossoming affection lies the shadowed sorrow of a cousin’s tragic demise. Their story...1323false747fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-2-nights-122-124--74520743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520743Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the young merchant Aziz finds himself led by a mysterious old woman to a captivating maiden who secures his safety and affection with a binding contract, offering sanctuary from a perilous rival. Thus ensconced in a lavish abode, he embraces...1301false748fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-129-131--74520751https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520751Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the young Prince Taj al-Muluk becomes deeply enamoured with the Lady Dunya upon hearing of her exquisite embroidery, prompting a perilous journey to the Camphor Islands in hopes of securing her hand despite her fiery aversion to marriage....1311false82fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-125-128--74520747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520747Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the youth Aziz recounts the torment and grievous injuries inflicted upon him by a jealous woman, revealing a tale of love, betrayal, and sorrow as he reflects on the loyalty and sacrifice of his cousin Azizah. His sorrow leads him on a...1159false81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-132-133--74520754https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520754Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which two youthful merchants, Taj al-Muluk and Aziz, adorn themselves in sumptuous attire and graciously win the admiration of the Overseer and townsfolk alike as they establish their splendid shop, their beauty and eloquence becoming the talk of...1377false83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-night-134--74520755https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520755Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:30:05 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a fervent love and bitter rejection pass between Taj al-Muluk and Princess Dunya through a series of fervent, poetic letters carried by a devoted old woman, whose intricate schemes to unite the lovers meet with both cruelty and defiance....1512false84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-night-137--74520762https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520762Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which we observe the intertwined fortunes of noble families as they navigate joy, grief, and the heavy burdens of duty, with strong bonds of kinship and loyalty tested by the vicissitudes of war and governance. The narrative gently unfolds amidst...1907false86fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-135-136--74520759https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520759Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the fair Princess Dunya, moved by a dream and aided by a cunning nurse, contrives a secret meeting with the handsome Prince Taj al-Muluk, whose princely lineage is soon revealed amid peril and passion within the palace walls. Their love...1808false85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-138-139--74520767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520767Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the tale unfolds the blossoming loveliness and rising passions of Kanmakan and Kuzia Fakan, whose youthful beauty and tender verses kindle both desire and admonition within the courtly bounds of Baghdad. As Kanmakan’s ardour brings him into...1297false87fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-night-140--74520771https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520771Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which two lonely wanderers, bound by sorrow and exile, encounter each other in the desert night and cautiously forge a wary companionship through shared verses and the challenge of strength, revealing tales of noble lineage and bitter constraints....1844false88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-night-141--74520772https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520772Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a noble youth returns triumphant upon a magnificent steed to a city rife with unrest and reconciliation, bearing gifts and stirring the hearts of those who feared the tide of rebellion. The young prince enlists the aid of a cunning crone to...578false89fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-night-142--74520779https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520779Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the valiant youth Kanmakan, stirred by secret love and royal ambition, embarks on a daring raid that brings him both spoils and fierce adversaries, revealing his stalwart courage and stirring the hearts of Baghdad’s people. Meanwhile, shadows...2325false810fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-night-143--74520784https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520784Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a poverty-stricken man’s indulgence in hashish offers him a fanciful respite from his hardships, leading to a series of whimsical and amusing hallucinations within a quiet Hammam. Subsequently, amidst political intrigues and perilous...1472false811fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-night-144--74520785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520785Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which two kings, united in their fair rule, embark on a quest to retrieve stolen goods from marauding bands, encountering a merchant whose fate intertwines with their own family’s history; thereafter, a captured robber chief recounts a strange and...1799false812fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-147-148--74520788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520788Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the companionship of diverse creatures on an isolated isle is tenderly portrayed, illustrating the inescapable reach of fate even amidst peaceful fellowship, while the counsel of praise to the Almighty and the power of steadfast devotion...1542false814fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-145-146--74520786https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520786Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the tale unfolds of the island-dwelling birds and beasts, who confide their fearful experiences and the cunning hardships they suffer at the hands of man, the son of Adam, a master of guile and craft. The narrative gently turns on their...1863false813fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-night-149--74520793https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520793Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a wary fox and a powerful wolf engage in a subtle battle of wits and treachery, each concealing designs upon the other while navigating the perils of trust and vengeance. Through a sequence of crafty stratagems and proverbs, the fox lures the...1609false815fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-night-150--74520796https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520796Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a crafty fox and a repentant wolf engage in a tense dialogue marked by mistrust and cunning, culminating in a violent end that underscores the perilous nature of treachery and false fellowship. Also recounted are animal fables illustrating...1056false816fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-151-152--74520800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520800Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a crafty fox seeks fellowship with a wary crow by recounting tales of friendship and caution from the animal kingdom, only to be rebuffed for his treacherous nature and ambition that far exceed his strength. The narrative then turns to a...1394false817fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-night-153--74520805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520805Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a humble weaver, dazzled by the splendour of a noble feast, succumbs to folly in his pursuit of grandeur, and a sparrow’s cautionary tale unfolds, illustrating the inexorable nature of fate amid the caprice of fortune. Thereafter, the...836false818fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-157-159--74520811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520811Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the tale unfolds around the tender and grievous expressions of longing shared between Ali bin Bakkar and Shams al-Nahar, their sufferings conveyed through heartfelt poetry and the earnest exchanges of letters delivered by faithful messengers....1316false820fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-154-156--74520806https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520806Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the tender poetry of love and the sweet strains of song weave a delicate tapestry of passion and longing amidst the resplendent surroundings of Shams al-Nahar’s chamber, whilst hidden observers witness the intertwining of hearts with a...1551false819fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-160-162--74520814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520814Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a lamenting merchant, burdened by secret love and the fear of disgrace, departs hastily for Bassorah, leaving behind his concerned confidants who navigate a delicate web of mistrust and hidden messages between lovers and their emissaries. The...1331false821fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-163-164--74520817https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520817Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the jeweller becomes entwined in an affair of delicate intrigue involving Shams al-Nahar’s handmaiden and the troubled youth Ali bin Bakkar, orchestrating a secret meeting adorned with music and tender reunion. Yet, this fragile happiness is...1029false822fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-165-167--74520819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520819Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a distressed jeweller recounts a mysterious journey through unknown quarters and an encounter with enigmatic men who reveal the fate of his stolen goods and captives, culminating in an unexpected riverbank reunion fraught with perilous...968false823fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-168-169--74520824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520824Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the slave-girl recounts her harrowing capture and rescue from rogues to the jeweller, who in turn finds his other house restored and visits the ailing Ali bin Bakkar to offer comfort and aid. The jeweller learns of the Caliph’s suspicion and...801false824fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-175-179--74520832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520832Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the tender bounds of filial obedience and paternal command are tested upon a young prince whose refusal to wed brings both chiding and confinement before a waiting counsel of ministers. Amidst the shadowed solitude of his chamber, a...1073false826fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-170-174--74520828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520828Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the jeweller recounts a grievous tale of flight, loss, and the poignant demise of Ali bin Bakkar and his devoted companions, amidst the intrigue of betrayal and mournful lamentations in Baghdad. And in a gentle turn, the narrative introduces...1450false825fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-180-183--74520837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520837Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a benevolent and beautiful ifritah named Maymunah discovers a young man of incomparable charm and protects him while engaging in a spirited contest of praise and affection with the daring ifrit Dahnash, who recounts the story of the Princess...1237false827fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-184-187--74520839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520839Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the enchanted discourse of love and beauty is passed between a poetical lady and mystical Ifrit, culminating in a weighty adjudication by a hideous judge of their rival claims; thereafter, the wondrous Kamar al-Zaman awakes beside the fair...1251false828fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-193-196--74520847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520847Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the young Prince Kamar al-Zaman recounts a mystifying encounter at night that leaves him both bewitched and heart-stricken, provoking deep concern and tender ministrations from his father, the King. Meanwhile, Princess Budur languishes in a...1078false830fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-188-192--74520844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520844Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which Kamar al-Zaman awakens to find a mysterious absence that sets him afire with suspicion and leads to harsh treatment of his eunuch servant until the truth is pressed forth under duress. The Prince’s fervent insistence upon the reality of a...1239false829fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-197-202--74520850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520850Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which Princess Budur reveals her deep and unrelenting love-sickness to Marzawan, who sets forth on a quest to find a cure and fatefully arrives amidst the distressed court of Kamar al-Zaman. There, through a series of fortuitous events and mutual...1294false831fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-203-206--74520853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520853Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the adventurous Kamar al-Zaman, clothed in astrological guise and accompanied by his faithful companion Marzawan, embarks upon a secret quest beyond the confines of paternal affection, employing cunning stratagems to allay his royal sire’s...1220false832fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-210-214--74520859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520859Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which Queen Budur, disguised in male guise, rules wisely and with kindness in the Ebony Islands, while the young Princess Hayat al-Nufus grows in awareness and compassion, and King Shahriman mourns deeply for his missing son, Kamar al-Zaman....1667false834fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-207-209--74520856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520856Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the Lady Budur, through a display of love as fierce as it is tender, breaks free from her bonds and reunites with Prince Kamar al-Zaman, leading to a joyous marriage and elaborate celebrations overseen by her father, King Ghayur....1464false833fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-217-220--74520865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520865Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the tale unfolds with tender yet troubled exchanges of secret letters illuminating the tangled affections and ire of royal personages, their passions and jealousies weaving a complex tapestry of love and betrayal within the palace walls. The...1238false836fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-215-216--74520861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520861Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:30:04 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the lamentations of parted love lead to the gardener's death and the arrival of a ship bearing a wondrous cargo, unveiling treasures that rekindle hope amid despair. The royal favour bestowed upon Kamar al-Zaman is marked by an intricate...1353false835fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-221-226--74520870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520870Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which King Kamar al-Zaman, persuaded by mournful accusations, condemns his sons Amjad and As’ad to death, yet through a series of harrowing events and heartfelt verse, their fate hangs in delicate balance amid the harsh desert and the malice of...1179false837fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-227-231--74520876https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520876Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the noble brothers Amjad and As’ad endure arduous travels through a mysterious mountain and encounter strange customs and dangers in a city given to fire-worship, leading to As’ad’s harsh captivity while Amjad seeks sustenance and counsel...1585false838fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-232-234--74520878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520878Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the prince Amjad is sheltered by Bahadur, the loyal Master of the Horse, whose fidelity and kind service endure even amidst grave misunderstandings and perilous circumstances; and meanwhile, the captive As’ad is conveyed by the Magian Bahram...1101false839fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-3-nights-235-237--74520883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520883Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which Queen Marjanah's deep affections for Prince As’ad lead to his captivity and peril at the hands of the Magian Bahram, while fate interweaves the fortunes of prisoners, love, and faith in a city shadowed by locked gates and burial grounds. As...969false840fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-4-nights-238-240--74520888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520888Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a noble youth named Ni'amah and a captivating slave-girl, Naomi, are reared together in the city of Cufa, nurturing a tender companionship that blossoms amid the strains of poetry and music. Their peaceful existence is soon shadowed by the...1255false91fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-4-nights-241-243--74520892https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520892Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:30:02 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the tale unfolds of a fair slave-girl named Naomi who, amid the majesty and intrigue of Damascus, suffers the ache of separation and mysterious captivity, her beauty and tale stirring concern and fever in the hearts of those who cherish her....1051false92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-4-nights-244-246--74520897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520897Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which a devoted youth assumes a delicate disguise to gain entry into the Caliph’s palace and seek reunion with his beloved slave-girl, aided by a resourceful old woman whose cunning and courage prove vital. Amidst the splendour of the court, a...1116false93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-the-thousand-nights-and-a-night-arabian-nights-volume-4-nights-247-250--74520902https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74520902Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:30:03 +0000Sir Richard Francis BurtonIn which the Caliph learns of a grievous misjudgement involving Ni’amah and Naomi, leading to a heartfelt reconciliation marked by song and intercession, followed by a series of fortuitous reunions among royal kin and their hosts amid encircling...1446false94full