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One of the most remote places in the world, Easter Island is as far as 3,500 kilometers from the coast of the country it belongs to – Chile. A land with a troublesome and even bloody history, few tourists of today (who visit the island for its wonderful Mo’ai statues) have any idea of how much pain and suffering the Islanders have gone through throughout the centuries.

In this episode, we talk of the history of this fascinating and very unique island, and tell the story of what Mo’ai statues are and how they came to exist until this day. But be warned – there is more than meets the eye to the Easter Island, or as the natives know it as… Rapa Nui.

Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/826

Often disregarded by tourists, travel influencers and the general public, Paraguay is actually a fascinating destination with a rich history and the incredibly unique triple frontier. But if travel isn’t your thing and you’re more into business, Paraguay has just what you need – extremely low taxes, quick and easy incorporation of companies and the third largest free-trade zone in the world – you are going to love the Heart of South America!

Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/825

Across history and throughout the world, even now, humanity has witnessed the rise and fall of terrible dictators – leaders who may have initially had good intentions but who ended up becoming terrible figures of authority who destroyed their nations and took many lives. The following episode is one of great duality in terms of bad leaders. From Allende, who tore apart the economy of a booming Chile to Pinochet, the man who overthrew him and executed thousands in a desperate fight for power, this episode will open your eyes on how the political landscape has helped ruin nations across Latin America. This is the story of General Augusto Pinochet, the Dictator.

Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/625

There are locations across the world that are shrouded in great mysticism. Whether because of their history or because magical things occurred there, these places carry the essence of myths and legends that make them special. Between Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Peru, a great civilization spread in the 13th Century, ruling over a population of 10 million people. This empire – the Inca Empire, to be exact – was said to have been born in the mystical lake of Lake Titicaca. Even the Sun itself is said to have been forged in this incredible lake if the legends are to be believed. In this episode, we find out more about how the ancient founders of the Incas came to existence and how the lake has evolved over the centuries.

Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/624

Lightning – electrostatic discharges that light up the sky and crash down to the ground every single second across the world. Scientists have calculated the frequency of these flashes: up to 1.4 billion lightning discharges occur every year. But what if we told you that there is a place – a single location – where thousands of flashes occurred every night, with even 40 of them occurring in a single minute? This place truly exists and is known as “El Relámpago del Catatumbo” (The Catatumbo Lightning). As one of the most fascinating locations in the Latin world, it is time we told you more about it. Discover the Catatumbo Lightning in this episode of Learn Spanish with Stories!

Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/623

Around the world – but especially in the United States, Spain and Venezuela - there are over 1 million Cubans who have left their country and been forced to start a new life. The Castro dictatorship, which has ruled Cuba since 1959, has forced most of these people into exile due to the complete lack of economic security, food and goods, and even basic human rights abuses that are witnessed on the island. In this episode, we discover more about the causes behind this massive exodus and what positive things it has brought.

Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/611

Throughout history, we have witnessed terrible aircraft accidents and other horrific incidents that have cost the lives of hundreds. One of the most tragic plane crashes in Latin American history occurred on October 13, 1972, in which a plane filled with young rugby players and their families crashed in a remote location in the Andes mountain range. What followed was a tale of heroism and complete horror, as they were forced to challenge their bodies, minds and even spirits as they sought to survive against all odds.

Transcript of this episode can be found at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/610

Mexican cartels are among the most dangerous and destructive criminal organizations in the world. With their number of members numbering in the hundreds of thousands and their revenue reaching hundreds of billions per year, these drug trafficking syndicates operate from Mexico to the U.S., their presence expanding to the Caribbean, Europe, and even Asia. One of the most recognized cartel bosses in history has been El Chapo Guzmán, a man of small stature and humble origins who became one of the most powerful men in the world through his criminal activities. In this episode, we reveal his story.

Transcript of this episode can be found at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/607

A magical land that stretches at the southernmost expanses of land before Antarctica (even further south than Australia and New Zealand), the Argentine and Chilean territory of Patagonia is a fascinating region filled with mystery, snowy mountains and… penguins? Discover more about the “end of the world” in this episode of Learn Spanish with Stories!

Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/603

There is a country in Central America, sitting between Nicaragua and Panama, which is known as nature’s paradise on Earth. Containing 6% of the planet’s biodiversity despite accounting for only 0.03% of its surface, this is the place to visit if you love animals and plants. In this episode, we learn just how incredible the beautiful land of “Pura Vida” can be.

Transcript of this episode is available at: https://podcast.lingomastery.com/listen/597