Showing titles in South America

A grand mystery reaching back centuries. A sensational disappearance that made headlines around the world. A quest for truth that leads to death, madness or disappearance for those who seek to solve it. The Lost City of Z is a blockbuster adventure narrative about what lies beneath the...

Now a major motion picture! Pablo Escobar was one of the most terrifying criminal minds of the last century. In the decade before his death in 1993, he reigned as the head of a multinational cocaine industry and brought the Colombian state to its knees, killing thousands of politicians, media...

In this riveting and relentless nonfiction thriller, award-winning investigative reporter William C. Rempel tells the harrowing story of former Cali cartel insider Jorge Salcedo, an ordinary man facing an extraordinary dilemma—a man forced to risk everything to escape the powerful and...

In this compelling new book, relying on original reporting from the most dangerous corners of Rio to the halls of power in Washington, DC, Dave Zirin examines how sports and politics are colliding in remarkable fashion in Brazil, opening up an international conversation on the culture, economics, and politics of sports.

Uncover the turbulent history of indigenous rebellion and Andean empires in this epic journey across South America. Perfect for an immersive commute, this gripping narrative transports you from windswept altiplanos to dense lowland forests. Witness how a rugged, landlocked territory became a...

Explore deep ecological history to uncover the turbulent past and urgent fight for our planet's greatest rainforest. Perfect for an educational commute or mindful listening, this atmospheric narrative plunges you into a vast living ecosystem where trees summon their own rain and ancient waters...

Escape into this gripping narrative history of how a rugged peak became a global spiritual icon. Picture ambitious engineers clinging to scaffolding in the clouds as you embark on an awe-inspiring armchair travel experience. Whether you are planning a trip to Rio de Janeiro or unwinding after a...

Explore a dramatic Latin American history defined by geographic extremes and fierce political revolution. Perfect for a stimulating daily commute, this immersive audio journey transports listeners to a fragile strip of earth pressed between the Pacific Ocean and the towering Andes. Witness how...

Uncover the turbulent Latin American history of imperial conquest and indigenous resistance that shaped a nation. From the soaring peaks of the Andes to the depths of the Amazon, geography and human endurance collide in a dramatic saga of survival. Witness a vibrant mosaic of cultures fighting...

Uncover the vibrant history and fierce urban conflicts of Brazil's legendary coastal city in this evocative narrative. Perfect for your daily commute or armchair travel preparation, this gritty saga transforms a stunning tropical landscape into a real-world battlefield of wealth, empire, and...

This gripping economic history reveals how an Andean silver mountain funded an empire and ignited global capitalism. Perfect for your educational commute, this immersive narrative transports you to the brutal, bustling boomtowns of the sixteenth century. Witness the human cost behind the...

Discover how an awe-inspiring ancient civilization mastered monumental engineering without the wheel or beasts of burden. Perfect for your daily commute, this epic historical journey reveals the astonishing rise of Andean societies. Hear how raw human muscle transformed a harsh, vertical...

Uncover Latin American history through a gripping chronicle of colonial conquests, civil war, and the fight for peace. Perfect for an immersive commute, this evocative historical journey reveals how geographic divides and endless natural resources shaped an entire nation. Discover a profound...

Journey through dramatic Latin American history where fierce independence clashes with the ruthless pursuit of wealth. Perfect for your daily commute, this gripping narrative shatters exotic stereotypes to reveal a deeply resilient society. Experience the intense human struggles that shaped a...

Uncover the epic Latin American history of a land forged by imperial conquest and a scientific equator line. From ancient Andean civilizations to a modern republic spanning lush Amazonian forests, this narrative charts the turbulent birth of a society. Let this immersive historical exploration...

Step into the violent, cinematic Caribbean history of the Spanish Empire’s most impenetrable military fortress. From the initial shock of imperial conquest to the engineering marvels of its stone bastions, this immersive narrative transports you straight to the bustling, blood-soaked docks of...

Witness the turbulent rise of a colonial valley outpost into the revolutionary epicenter of Latin American history. Perfect for an immersive commute, this fast-paced urban biography transports you to the very streets where empires crashed and republics were born. Experience the dramatic...

Step into a restless Latin American metropolis where immigrant dreams, political turmoil, and tango shape the streets. Perfect for your daily commute or armchair travel, this immersive cultural history charts the explosive evolution of a fragile colonial outpost into a swaggering global capital...

Dive into the suspenseful maritime history of a 1708 Spanish shipwreck and the modern battle for its sunken treasure. Perfect for a gripping commute, this narrative brings the high seas of colonial Latin America to life. Witness the devastating naval clash during the War of the Spanish...

Journey through 5,000 years of epic Latin American history, where ancient empires rise and clash with colonial forces. Whether you are commuting or deep diving into global cultures, this immersive narrative transports you across foggy Pacific deserts, towering Andean peaks, and dense Amazon...