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Educational podcast for children in which we travel to Valladolid in 1605 to meet Miguel de Cervantes and discover how he created Don Quixote de la Mancha. Miguel de Cervantes had a life worthy of an adventure novel. He was a soldier in the Battle of Lepanto, where he lost the use of his left hand, and spent five long years as a prisoner in Algiers.

An educational podcast for children in which we travel back in time to the 4th century AD, to the city of Alexandria, to meet one of the most brilliant minds of antiquity: Hypatia. Hypatia was an exceptional teacher who, thanks to the teachings of her father Theon, broke with the norms of her time. While other girls had little access to education, she mastered geometry, algebra, and astronomy and eventually became the leader of the "Alexandrian Neoplatonists.

Podcast educativo para niños en el que viajamos a Valladolid en el año 1605 para conocer al escritor más importante de la lengua española: Miguel de Cervantes. Miguel de Cervantes tuvo una vida digna de una novela de aventuras. Fue soldado en la batalla de Lepanto, donde perdió la movilidad de su mano izquierda, y pasó cinco largos años prisionero en Argel, intentando escapar cuatro veces sin éxito antes de ser rescatado.

Podcast educativo para niños en el que viajamos en el tiempo hasta el año 34 a.C. para charlar con una de las gobernantas más fascinantes de la antigüedad: Cleopatra. En este episodio de "La Historia tiene voz" descubriremos quién fue realmente la última reina del Antiguo Egipto y cómo logró cambiar el rumbo de la historia. Cleopatra VII fue una líder excepcionalmente culta e inteligente que nació en Alejandría y pertenecía a la dinastía de los Ptolomeos.

Podcast educativo para niños en el que viajamos en el tiempo hasta el año 1920, a un laboratorio lleno de fórmulas y tubos de ensayo, para conocer a la científica más importante de la historia: Marie Curie. Marie Curie, nacida como Maria Skłodowska en Polonia, tuvo que enfrentarse a grandes injusticias, ya que en su país las mujeres no podían ir a la universidad. Junto a su esposo investigó minerales misteriosos y descubrió dos nuevos elementos: el polonio y el radio, acuñando el término "radiactividad".

Podcast educativo para niños en el que viajamos en el tiempo hasta el siglo IV d.C., a la ciudad de Alejandría, para conocer a una de las mentes más brillantes de la antigüedad: Hipatia. En este episodio de "La Historia tiene voz" ajustaremos nuestra máquina del tiempo al año 400 para charlar con la primera mujer matemática, astrónoma y filósofa de la que tenemos registros detallados. Hipatia fue una maestra excepcional que, gracias a las enseñanzas de su padre Teón, rompió con las normas de su época.

Podcast educativo para niños en el que viajamos a la Italia del Renacimiento, hace más de 500 años, para conocer a una de las mentes más brillantes de la historia: Leonardo da Vinci. En este episodio de "La Historia tiene voz" aterrizaremos en Florencia para descubrir cómo un solo hombre pudo ser pintor, inventor, anatomista y arquitecto al mismo tiempo. Leonardo nació en 1452 en la villa de Vinci y fue un niño autodidacta que aprendió observando la naturaleza: desde el vuelo de los pájaros hasta el fluir del agua.

Educational podcast for children in which we travel to Renaissance Italy, more than 500 years ago, to meet one of the most brilliant minds in history: Leonardo da Vinci. In this episode of "History Has a Voice," we will land in Florence to discover how one man could be a painter, inventor, anatomist, and architect all at the same time. Leonardo da Vinci was born in 1452 in the village of Vinci and was a self-taught child who learned by observing nature, from the flight of birds to the flow of water.

An educational podcast for children in which we travel back in time to 1656 to visit the Spanish Golden Age and meet one of the greatest painters in Spanish history: Diego Velázquez. In this episode of "History Has a Voice," we will land in the court of Madrid to talk to the creator of "Las Meninas." Velázquez was born in Seville in 1599 and began training in the art of painting at the age of 11.

Empower your kids with uplifting Black history stories about brave trailblazers who transformed our world. Perfect for family road trips or quiet afternoon listening, these vivid biographical adventures turn historical milestones into captivating tales. Young listeners will journey alongside...

Meet Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce! He has won three Super Bowls. His pass-catching ability is legendary. Find out how he became an NFL champion. Lerner Audiobooks feature professional narration by human voice actors for an engaging audio experience!

Meet gymnastics superstar Simone Biles! She has 11 Olympic and 30 World Championship medals. Find out how she became the greatest gymnast of all time. Lerner Audiobooks feature professional narration by human voice actors for an engaging audio experience!

Marianna Martines (1744-1812) was one of eighteenth-century Vienna's most prominent composers. She received more acclaim than perhaps any other female composer of her time. Martines was a renowned singer as well as harpsichord player and composer. Empress Maria Theresa, the biggest musical patron in Vienna, was immensely taken with the young composer. At a time when most male composers either worked for the church or a royal court, Martines was able to accomplish incredible things without formal employment.

Meet soccer superstar Lionel Messi! He's won 12 pro league titles, and in 2022, he helped lead Argentina to a World Cup win. Find out more about the greatest soccer player of all time! Lerner Audiobooks feature professional narration by human voice actors for an engaging audio experience!

Franz Schubert (1797-1828) was an Austrian composer of the late Classical and early Romantic eras. Despite his short life of only thirty-one years, Schubert created more than six hundred works, including operas, symphonies, sacred music, and many pieces for chamber music. He helped shape classical music's structure and style. Colorful illustrations plus photographs of meaningful sites and settings connect listeners to important points in Schubert's history. A timeline and "B Sharp" sidebars add details to the composer's life story.

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry changed the NBA with his three-point shooting. How did he become the greatest shooter in basketball history and win four NBA titles? Learn about his life to find out.

Born to a father from Guadeloupe, he rose to fame in Paris despite racial prejudice. A virtuoso musician, he composed operas and was briefly Director of the Paris Opera before being ousted due to his mixed-race heritage. Nicknamed the "Black Mozart," his legacy rivals that of Mozart himself. This account includes vivid illustrations, photos of key sites, a timeline, and "B Sharp" sidebars that highlight key moments in his remarkable life.

Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) was an Austrian composer, widely regarded as the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet." A central figure of the Classical era, he shaped musical form and style with innovation, wit, and expressive clarity. Haydn spent much of his career as court composer for the wealthy Esterházy family, producing operas, chamber works, and orchestral masterpieces. His influence deeply inspired Mozart and Beethoven, securing his legacy as one of Classical music's great pioneers.

Three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes is the face of the NFL. Learn about his life and find out how the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback became one of the most successful players in league history.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark is the most popular player in women's basketball. Learn about her life and discover how she became college basketball's all-time leading scorer before taking the WNBA by storm.