Wisdom of the World

By Tom Derksen

Inspirational and fun stories from all over, that collectively represent the Wisdom of the World. Told by Tom Derksen - anthropologist and storyteller from the Netherlands who travelled to over 70 cou... more

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How many episodes does Wisdom of the World have?

The podcast currently has 99 episodes available.

Wisdom of the World episodes:

January 02, 2026 Maiden from the Sky (Wisdom from Japan)
About: ‘When You Really Want Someone’. This story is also available at YouTube Tom Derksen Wisdom of the World with subtitles in 42 languages.
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4min
December 26, 2025 The Gifts (Wisdom from the USA)
About: ‘When You Don’t Know What To Give Someone You Love’. This story is also available at YouTube Tom Derksen Wisdom of the World with subtitles in 42 languages.
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7min
December 19, 2025 Bopoluchi (Wisdom from India)
About: ‘When Injustice Comes Your Way’. This story is also available at YouTube Tom Derksen Wisdom of the World with subtitles in 42 languages.
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8min
December 12, 2025 The Big Flea (Wisdom from Japan)
About: ‘When You Get Caught Red Handed and You Have to Improvise’ This story is also available at YouTube Tom Derksen Wisdom of the World with subtitles in 42 languages.
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2min
December 05, 2025 St. Peter’s Wishes (Wisdom from Cuba)
About: ‘When Advice You Get Doesn’t Seem To Make Sense’. This story is also available at YouTube Tom Derksen Wisdom of the World with subtitles in 42 languages.
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4min
November 28, 2025 The Possessed Wife (Wisdom from India)
About: ‘When You Are Smart And Cover Up Your Greed’ This story is also available at YouTube Tom Derksen Wisdom of the World with subtitles in 42 languages.
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6min
November 21, 2025 To Bribe or not to Bribe (Wisdom from Mali)
About: ‘When You Have to Choose between your Principles and your Love’. This story is also available at YouTube Tom Derksen Wisdom of the World with subtitles in 42 languages.
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5min
November 14, 2025 The Riddle of the Will (Wisdom from India)
About: ‘When We Change Our Mind’ This story is also available at YouTube Tom Derksen Wisdom of the World with subtitles in 42 languages.
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6min
November 07, 2025 Salt and Bread (Wisdom from Sweden)
About: ‘When You Are Feeling Jealous’ This story is also available at YouTube Tom Derksen Wisdom of the World with subtitles in 42 languages.
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5min
October 31, 2025 Tit-for-Tat (Wisdom from India)
About: ‘When You Think You Need To Take Revenge’ This story is also available at YouTube Tom Derksen Wisdom of the World with subtitles in 42 languages.
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5min

FAQs about Wisdom of the World:

How many episodes does Wisdom of the World have?

The podcast currently has 99 episodes available.