Jul 16

The Night Washington Crossed the Delaware

On a cold winter night in 1776, George Washington led a brave group of soldiers across the icy Delaware River. The soldiers were tired and cold, but they knew this journey was important for their fight for freedom. Washington's plan was to surprise the enemy troops on the other s ... Show More

6m 33s

Jul 13

Mary Anning: The Brave Fossil Hunter

Mary Anning was a brave and curious girl who lived in the early 1800s in England. She loved to explore the rocky beaches near her home and search for fossils. Mary discovered amazing dinosaur bones, helping scientists learn about creatures that lived long ago. Even though she did ... Show More

8m 55s

Jul 9

Nancy Wake: The Fearless Spy

Meet Nancy Wake, a brave and clever woman who became a true hero during World War II. Born in New Zealand, she moved to France and helped fight against the enemy. Nancy was known for her courage and quick thinking, which saved many lives. She worked as a secret agent, gathering i ... Show More

8m 25s

Oct 2022

'Día de los Muertos'

Mexico’s Día de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead, is dedicated to remembering loved ones who have passed. Learn more about this special day in the latest episode of ‘YourClassical StoryTime,’ featuring narration by Inés Guanchez, illustrations by Raul Villanueva and ... Show More

8m 10s

Jun 2021

La celebración de Día de Muertos en México

This fourth season of Simple Stories in Spanish is focusing on celebrations. The celebration of Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, is a bright, colorful festivity to remember and honor those who have passed away. To celebrate deceased ancestors, graves are cleaned and decorat ... Show More

14m 57s

Nov 2023

How Does el Día de los Muertos Work?

The Day of the Dead celebrates life by inviting the spirits of loved ones back home for feasting and fun. Learn about the history and traditions surrounding the holiday in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://people.howstuffworks.com/culture-traditions/holid ... Show More

9m 37s

Oct 2023

Día de Muertos: Una Perspectiva Local - Day of the Dead: A Local Perspective

In this episode, we reunite with Oliba, May's mom, for a second insightful interview, delving into Día de Muertos, a treasured Mexican tradition celebrated across regions, including Comala, Mexico. Explore the emotional and cultural richness of this tradition, its pre-His ... Show More

29m 47s

Oct 2024

Day of the Dead meditation: a celebration of life

On the Mexican holiday Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, we allow ourselves space for our memories and our grief about those we’ve lost — as well as for joy, and even humor, around the continuity between life and death. While many cultures try to tiptoe around death, the ritual ... Show More

16m 6s

Nov 2022

264: Mexico: Day of the Dead

On the Day of the Dead you eat pan de muerto and exchange calaveras with your friends. This celebration is often claimed to have its roots in ancient Aztec traditions of human sacrifice. But is any of this true? Join Tom and Dominic to find out. Join The Rest Is History Club (ww ... Show More

41m 37s

Nov 2014

Coffee Break Spanish Espresso 005 – Día de los Muertos

In this week’s Coffee Break Spanish Espresso we’re focusing on a cultural aspect: in many Spanish-speaking places around the world this time of year is an important time for remembering friends and relatives who have passed away. In this episode we’ll be looking at some of the tr ... Show More

11m 24s

Oct 2019

Ep. 3 - Halloween / Día de Muertos Special

Catriona learns some useful vocabulary about “Día de Muertos” and discovers what connects her to this tradition. Learn more about these festivities and celebrate them with us! We’d love to get your feedback, suggestions or learn about your own language lea ... Show More

18m 16s

Oct 2021

Día de los Muertos: Parque Nacional Iztaccíhuatl-Popocatepetl

Join us this week as we head into Mexico and join one of the most famous celebration in the world, Dia de los Muertos. Many people believe that this is Mexico's version of Halloween, and although there are some parallels, this could not be farther from the truth. We discuss the l ... Show More

1h 2m

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