If you think of Spain, you probably think of a European country which has its arm around Portugal and the eat tapas and paella. However, what if I told you that Spain is also an African country? In fact, it is the smallest country in Africa, and no, I’m not talking about the Canary Islands. Learn more about Ceuta and Mellia, the African parts of Spain, on th ... Show More
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The Persian Gulf
For thousands of years, a narrow body of water between Arabia and Persia has shaped the fate of empires, economies, and the modern world. The Persian Gulf has been a crossroads of trade, a cradle of ancient civilizations, and today, the center of global energy and geopolitical te ... Show More
15m 13s
Mar 16
The Globalization of Baseball
Today, baseball is played at the highest levels on nearly every continent. Stars come from the United States, Japan, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Korea, and far beyond. Yet for most of its history, the sport lacked a true international championship featuring the world’s bes ... Show More
14m 40s
Nov 2019
All about Spanish — Spanish in Spain, Mexico and Colombia
¿Qué tal chicos? In this episode, we have two special guests to help us decide where you can find the best spoken Spanish. Together we will talk about the variations of the Spanish in different countries, by looking at everything from accents to vocabulary and expressions. Join u ... Show More
12m 52s
Nov 2014
The Expulsion of the Jews From Spain
<p>In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue ... and Ferdinand, king of Aragon, and Isabella, queen of Castile expelled the Jewish population from Spain.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork. ... Show More
29m 55s
Nov 2022
7: ¿Tú o vos? Which Spanish should you learn?
In this episode, we meet José, a polyglot from Bolivia who moved to Spain and currently studies linguistics, but only when he's not creating content for Easy Spanish. We discuss how Spanish varieties around the world differ, and what is voseo. But most importantly, we answer the ... Show More
35m 19s
Feb 2024
El Lado Menos Conocido de España con Sara - The Lesser-Known Side of Spain with Sara
<p>Discover the lesser-known attractions, including rural areas and festivals like Las Fallas, in this fascinating episode with Sara. Sara's candid insights into the Mediterranean diet and transportation in Spain provide a genuine perspective, dispelling myths and offering p ... Show More
34m 57s