In the dense jungles of Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, there lies a mysterious “lost city”, which was hidden among the bushes, trees and forgotten trails for over 2,000 years. Home to mystical roads, ritualistic boulders and an immense stone staircase that had remained invisible for centuries until the 1970s, the story behind this enigmatic locatio ... Show More
Jun 9
How Can Latin America Be Fixed? (¿Cómo Se Arregla Latinoamérica?)
Honestly, we all love Latin America, but we're not blind to the fact that many things simply don't work or could be better. Whether it's at the political or social level, Latin America has the potential to be a much more developed region.But what is the cause behind all of it? Is ... Show More
30m 37s
Jun 2
Avándaro, The Day That Changed Mexican Rock (Avándaro, El Día que Cambió el Rock Mexicano)
Rock music has always been somewhat controversial in conservative societies, and Mexico (a highly religious and Catholic country) held great distrust and contempt towards this music which, according to some, was linked to the "Devil" and "bad behaviors".But then Avándaro happened ... Show More
28m 43s
May 26
How the Internet Changed Spanish (Cómo Internet Cambió el Español)
The internet has shaped every language it has come in contact with, and Spanish is no different. It doesn't help that Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, with 20 independent countries and one territory (Puerto Rico, if you're curious) speaking it in t ... Show More
29m 4s
Aug 2021
The Missing Gabriel García Márquez: Art Mysteries, Episode 1
When a first edition of Gabriel García Márquez’s famous book, One Hundred Years of Solitude, disappears from a book fair in Bogotá, Colombia, a devoted bookseller vows to get it back. A transcript of this episode is available at https://bit.ly/3s4cGJe.
27m 38s
Mar 2018
S1 E4: Through the Jungle
Led by their new friend, a giant talking snake, Aurela and her older sister Zaita begin their journey to return the magic crystal to an ancient Mayan city hidden deep within the rainforest. For more great shows, visit GZMShows.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon ... Show More
16m 39s
Feb 2023
The Mystery of the Itata - La búsqueda (The Search)
Carlos and Ricardo set out on a journey to find the remains of the Vapor Itata, a century after it sank. They receive an important tip about its location, which sends them to the high seas, where a storm gets in their way… A transcript of this episode is available at podcast.duol ... Show More
16m 22s
Mar 2025
245 | Advanced - Short Story: The Forgotten Expedition [English Listening Practice]
Title: The Forgotten ExpeditionLevel: Advanced (C1)Story : Dr. Evelyn Marks, an archaeologist, leads an expedition deep into the Amazon jungle in search of a legendary lost civilization. After months of treacherous travel, she and her team discover the ruins of an ancient city th ... Show More
12m 43s