While not a country we hear about often these days, Nicaragua has gone through quite a turbulent history that has left it with long-lasting economic, political and social scars. And leaving aside the subject of Daniel Ortega, current dictator of Nicaragua and one of the longest-lasting presidential terms in the world (with 26 interrupted years in power), N ... Show More
Nov 3
Garbo, The Spy Who Fooled Hitler and Changed the Course of the War (Garbo, El Espía que Engañó a Hitler y Cambió la Guerra)
Not all wars are won with soldiers on the battlefield, and today we want to prove this to you by telling the tale of Garbo.Sure, you may already have heard wartime spy stories, but I can assure you that none of them were like this one: a Spanish man rejected by the British intell ... Show More
30m 3s
Oct 27
Potosí, The Richest Mountain in History (Potosí, La Montaña Más Rica de la Historia)
Modern civilization is something of a privilege for you and me, especially those of us living in developed nations - much of it has been built on the backs of hard, unforgiving work from centuries ago, when men and women were enslaved and forced to extract resources from countrie ... Show More
28m 21s
Apr 2022
Sobre Nicaragua - About Nicaragua
While Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America, it’s often overlooked as a tourist destination. In this episode of the podcast, we dive into tons of interesting facts about Nicaragua, including some of the best things to do in the country.Links:069 - Sobre Puerto Rico ... Show More
35m 21s
Nov 2024
Oligarchy, Empire, Revolution w/ Hilary Goodfriend & Jorge Cuéllar
Featuring Hilary Goodfriend and Jorge Cuéllar on the history of Central America. This is the first episode in a two-part series covering the late-19th and early-20th century rise of export-crop oligarchies and constant US intervention, the US-backed separation of Panama from Colo ... Show More
1h 55m