- 1 hour 2 minutes99. Puerto Rico: Shaped by Empires, Defined by Its People
A brief historical and cultural recap of Puerto Rico for those who know little to nothing about it. For more resources and ad-free content, head to https://www.patreon.com/wiserworldpodcast
Special thanks for Tiana and Luis for their thoughts in this episode! Here's a little about them, in their own words:
We're Tiana and Luis, a husband-and-wife team sharing our love for Puerto Rico through local tips, cultural insight, and hidden gems. Luis was born and raised in Caguas and Puerto Rico has always been home for him. I studied Spanish Language and Latin American Studies in college, and over the years traveling back and forth to the island turned into something much deeper for both of us. Eventually we moved here full-time to be closer to Luis's family and the culture and lifestyle that matter most to us. Now we help visitors experience Puerto Rico authentically—not just the beaches, but the food, the culture, and the hidden gems that make the island unforgettable.
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- Travel Guide Link: Puerto Rico Insider
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15 July 2026, 6:30 pm - 59 minutes 57 seconds98. Spain: Layers of Identity, History, and Memory
A brief historical and cultural recap of Spain for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this layered, unique country. For more resources and ad-free content, head to https://www.patreon.com/wiserworldpodcast
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8 July 2026, 7:01 am - 1 hour 31 seconds97. Greece: A Modern Nation Built on Ancient Memory
A brief historical and cultural recap of Greece for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this fascinating and unique country. For more resources and ad-free content, head to https://www.patreon.com/wiserworldpodcast
Special thanks to Georgios for his contribution to this episode!
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24 June 2026, 7:00 am - 1 hour 7 minutes96. Mexico: A Country of Ancient Roots and Global Influence
A brief historical and cultural recap of Mexico for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this fascinating and unique country. For more resources and ad-free content, head to https://www.patreon.com/wiserworldpodcast
Sources used in making this episode. Special thanks to Paulina Bruce and Adriana Ochoa for their insights in this episode!
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17 June 2026, 7:00 am - 1 hour 5 minutes95. New Zealand: How a Remote Island Became a Modern State
A brief historical and cultural recap of New Zealand for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this fascinating and unique country. For more resources and ad-free content, head to https://www.patreon.com/wiserworldpodcast
Special thanks to Larna Jensen-McCloy and Courtney McNaught for their contributions to this episode! Really appreciate you both.
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10 June 2026, 7:00 am - 9 minutes 28 secondsIntroducing: Hidden History with Dr. Harini Bhat | The Mary Celeste: The Ghost Ship of the Atlantic
Dr. Harini Bhat is a clinical pharmacist and storyteller obsessed with the moments in history that still can't be fully explained. Every week she investigates real events that defy easy explanation. Mass hysterias. Vanished civilizations. Medical oddities. Strange signals. Unexplained phenomena that keep repeating across centuries, as if history is trying to tell us something.
Hidden History doesn't dismiss ancient events as myth or superstition. It treats them as open case files, shaped by the limits of knowledge, technology, and record-keeping. Because the unknown isn't a failure of explanation. It's a constant in human experience, one that evolves, repeats, and sometimes deepens the more we learn.
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4 June 2026, 7:00 am - 59 minutes 21 seconds94. Bhutan: Understanding One of the World's Most Unique Countries
A brief historical and cultural recap of Bhutan for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this fascinating and unique country. For additional resources, head to Patreon, where you get ad-free episodes and lots of ways to visualize this episode.
Special thanks to Kinley Dorji from Druk Asia and Chencho Lham from soultrips.co for their contribution to this episode! If you're interested in traveling to Bhutan, be sure to check out Druk Asia!
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3 June 2026, 7:01 am - 48 minutes 34 seconds93. Hawai'i: A History Everyone Should Know
A brief historical and cultural recap of Hawai'i for travelers and non-travelers who want to learn more about this incredible place. For additional resources, head to Patreon.
*Corrections: Despite best efforts, I mispronounced some words in this episode and want to correct them here—most I did not pronounce the glottal stop that comes with the apostrophe: Kaho’olawe = Kah-ho-oh-la-vay; Moloka’i = Mo-lo-ka-ee; Lana’i = La-na-ee; ukulele = oo-koo-lay-lay; song=Mele; chant=oli pronounced oh-lee; Kalākaua = ka-lā-cow-ah (emphasis on lā); Liliʻuokalani=Lee-Lee-ooh-oh-ka-la-nee. My apologies.
Sources used in making this episode. Special thanks for Rachel Cox for her assistance in research for this episode, the McQuiveys for insights, Malie and Cheryl Iwami-Benn for their audio additions, and Kailea for help with pronunciation.
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28 May 2026, 7:01 am - 50 minutes 2 seconds92. Understanding Eid Al-Adha: A Primer for Beginners // Shahnila Ahmad
In this episode, my guest, Shahnila Ahmad, explains the holy month of Dhul Hijjah and the holiday of Eid al-Adha to those who know little to nothing about it. You can also watch this conversation on Youtube.
About Shahnila: Shahnila Ahmad is a homeschool mom of four, parent mentor, and ICF-certified coach who is passionate about helping Muslim parents raise emotionally connected, resilient children. She is deeply interested in broadening education and historical narratives by uplifting diverse voices and minority perspectives, and encouraging a more thoughtful, multi-lens understanding of the world. In a time when societal values are constantly shifting, she is committed to staying rooted in the timeless principles of her faith, passing them forward in a way that cultivates justice, compassion, and goodness for all people. Through her platform @BraveMuslimParents, she supports families with practical, faith-centered guidance for intentional parenting.
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Explaining Eid al-Adha to non-Muslims
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19 May 2026, 7:02 am - 37 minutes 12 seconds91. Eight Qualities of a Peacemaker: What I've Learned as a Student of Peacemaking
In this episode, I share my final reflections—what I have learned about peacemakers from the last year of studying peacemaking and learning from peacemakers. I share 8 qualities that I believe peacemakers have.
This is the final episode in this peacemaking series.
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13 May 2026, 7:02 am - 14 minutes 15 secondsIntroducing: No Such Thing
I'm excited to share a preview of a new podcast we think you’d enjoy: No Such Thing
No Such Thing is a show where three best friends and journalists settle their dumb arguments — and yours — by actually doing the research. Hosts Manny Fidel, Noah Friedman, and Devan Joseph start each episode with an argument using just their gut feelings. Then they go out into the world, investigate, talk to experts, and conduct some experiments. Finally, the guys bring their findings back to the group to see if they can change minds, enlighten each other, and move past their emotional truths.Find No Such Thing on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts. New episodes out Wednesdays
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