The World’s Story Vol. VIII Nordic Adventures and Exploration
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Dive into the eighth volume of the 15-volume series, The World’s Story, edited by Eva March Tappan. This captivating collection features a rich tapestry of prose, poetry, and art, illustrating the history, culture, and artistry of our world from ancient times to the dawn of the 20th century. Volume VIII explores the legendary Eddas, the daring lives of the Vikings, the power struggles of Scandinavian kings, and the thrilling quests for the North and South Poles. Join us on this historical journey narrated by Sonia.
Episodes
- 109 - At the South Pole photograph p 574
Volume VIII of The World’s Story covers Nordic history, including the Eddas, Vikings, Scandinavian kings, and expeditions to the North and South Poles, drawing from prose, poetry, and art.
- 108 - Norway at the South Pole 1911 by Roald Amundsen
Volume VIII of The World’s Story details Norwegian exploration, including Roald Amundsen's 1911 South Pole journey, alongside the Eddas, Viking history, and Scandinavian kings. This historical collection is narrated by Sonia.
- 107 - In Antarctic winter quarters 1908-1909 by Sir Ernest H Shackleton
Volume VIII of The World's Story, narrated by Sonia, covers Antarctic winter quarters of 1908-1909 by Sir Ernest H. Shackleton, as well as Norse mythology, Viking lives, and Scandinavian history.
- 106 - The search for the Poles Part III The South Pole Historical note
This episode covers the historical search for the South Pole, presented as Part III of a historical note within The World’s Story, Volume VIII. The series explores various historical and cultural aspects, including Nordic adventures and ex…
- 105 - Admiral Peary in his North-Pole costume photograph p 546
This episode of The World's Story Vol. VIII focuses on Admiral Peary's North-Pole costume, as detailed on page 546. The volume itself delves into Nordic history, Viking sagas, Scandinavian kings, and polar exploration.
- 104 - The discovery of the North Pole 1909 by Admiral Robert E Peary
This episode from The World’s Story Vol. VIII covers the 1909 discovery of the North Pole by Admiral Robert E Peary, alongside other Nordic explorations like the Eddas, Viking lives, and Scandinavian kings.
- 103 - The attack of the ice 1893 by Fridtjof Nansen
Volume VIII of The World's Story, narrated by Sonia, details 'The Attack of the Ice' from 1893 by Fridtjof Nansen. This volume also covers the Eddas, Vikings, Scandinavian kings, and polar exploration.
- 102 - A balloon search for the North Pole 1897 by G Firth Scott
Narrated by Sonia, this episode explores the 1897 balloon expedition to the North Pole as detailed in G Firth Scott’s account from The World’s Story, Volume VIII. This volume surveys Scandinavian history, from the Vikings to polar explorat…
- 101 - The fate of Sir John Franklin 1849 by Elizabeth Doten
Volume VIII of The World’s Story, edited by Eva March Tappan and narrated by Sonia, covers Nordic history, Viking sagas, and polar exploration, including the fate of Sir John Franklin.
- 100 - The search for the Poles Part II The North Pole Historical note
In this episode of The World’s Story, narrator Sonia explores the historical search for the North Pole as part of the series' eighth volume on Nordic adventures and exploration.
- 099 - Paying a call in the Northwest Passage 1906 by Roald Amundsen
This episode from The World's Story Vol. VIII focuses on Nordic adventures, specifically Roald Amundsen's 1906 expedition in the Northwest Passage. The volume also delves into Viking history and polar exploration.
- 098 - The Northwest Passage by Sir John Everett Millais English painter 1829-1896 painting p 518
Volume VIII of The World’s Story delves into Nordic legends, Viking sagas, Scandinavian royalty, and polar expeditions, incorporating art such as Sir John Everett Millais' depiction of the Northwest Passage.
- 097 - How to build a snow-hut by Roald Amundsen
Volume VIII of The World's Story, edited by Eva March Tappan and narrated by Sonia, delves into Nordic history, including the Eddas, Vikings, Scandinavian kings, and polar exploration, utilizing prose, poetry, and art.
- 096 - Fifteen hundred miles of floating ice 1871-1872 by Hans Hendrik
This episode from The World’s Story, Volume VIII, details Hans Hendrik's 1871-1872 Arctic journey. The volume also explores Nordic history, including the Eddas, Vikings, Scandinavian kings, and polar exploration.
- 095 - Spitzbergen the island that belongs to no one by Lord Dufferin
This episode covers Lord Dufferin's account of Spitzbergen from Volume VIII of The World's Story. The volume also delves into the Eddas, Viking sagas, Scandinavian royalty, and polar exploration.
- 094 - The search for the Poles Part I Adventures in the frozen North Historical note
This episode covers Part I of 'The Search for the Poles,' focusing on adventures in the frozen North as part of Volume VIII of The World's Story series. The volume explores Eddas, Vikings, Scandinavian kings, and polar exploration.
- 093 - Escaping from a glacier by Dr Isaac I Hayes
This episode from The World’s Story Vol. VIII covers Dr. Isaac I. Hayes's account of escaping from a glacier, within a collection exploring Nordic history, Viking sagas, and polar exploration.
- 092 - What is an iceberg by Dr Isaac I Hayes
This episode, narrated by Sonia, delves into the topic of icebergs, featuring insights from Dr. Isaac I. Hayes. It is part of The World's Story Volume VIII, which focuses on Nordic adventures and exploration, including the Eddas, Vikings,…
- 091 - The farewell of the Greenlanders from the Cornhill magazine
Volume VIII of The World’s Story covers Nordic sagas, Viking history, Scandinavian kings, and polar exploration, including the Greenlanders' farewell from Cornhill magazine. The episode is narrated by Sonia.
- 090 - The Eskimos and their ways from the Cornhill magazine
This episode from The World’s Story Vol. VIII explores the lives and customs of the Eskimos, drawing from the Cornhill magazine. The series covers global history, culture, and art from ancient times to the early 20th century.
- 089 - How to build a ''woman's boat'' by Dr Isaac I Hayes
Volume VIII of The World’s Story, narrated by Sonia, delves into Nordic adventures, featuring the Eddas, Viking lives, Scandinavian kings, and polar exploration. The episode includes a segment on how to build a ''woman's boat'' by Dr. Isaa…
- 088 - Greenland customs of two centuries ago by Hans Egede
Hans Egede's account of Greenland customs from two centuries ago is featured in The World's Story, Volume VIII. This volume, edited by Eva March Tappan, covers Nordic history and exploration.
- 087 - Greenland Part II Stories of life in Greenland Historical note
This episode examines life in Greenland, including a historical note, as part of the eighth volume of The World’s Story series. The volume covers themes such as Norse literature, Viking history, Scandinavian royalty, and polar exploration.
- 086 - A model parliament by Dr Isaac I Hayes
This episode from The World’s Story Vol. VIII discusses Nordic adventures and exploration, featuring topics such as the Eddas, Viking lives, Scandinavian kings, and the quests for the North and South Poles. The content is narrated by Sonia.
- 085 - The apostle to Greenland 1721-1736 by Jacob A Riis
This episode focuses on Hans Egede, the "apostle to Greenland," covering his missionary work in Greenland from 1721 to 1736. It is part of The World's Story, Volume VIII, which explores Nordic history, Vikings, and polar exploration.
- 084 - The search for the lost colonies of Greenland 1579-1671 by Dr Henry Rink
This episode from The World's Story Vol. VIII discusses the search for Greenland's lost colonies between 1579 and 1671, based on historical accounts.
- 083 - How the Greenlanders got a bishop 1126 by Dr Isaac I Hayes
This episode, based on Isaac I Hayes' work, discusses how Greenland acquired a bishop in 1126, as featured in The World's Story, Volume VIII.
- 082 - How Eric the Red came to Greenland 983 by Dr Isaac I Hayes
This episode from The World's Story Vol. VIII discusses how Eric the Red came to Greenland in 983. The volume covers Nordic adventures, including Vikings and polar exploration.
- 081 - Greenland Part I Stories from the history of Greenland Historical note
This episode covers Part I of Greenland's history as part of The World's Story Vol. VIII. It delves into the historical notes of Greenland, drawing from a collection that includes prose, poetry, and art covering history, culture, and artis…
- 080 - How Icelandic children get their surnames by Mrs Disney Leith
This episode discusses the naming conventions for children in Iceland, as featured in The World's Story, Volume VIII, which covers Nordic adventures and exploration.
- 079 - Waiting for the Great Geyser to spout 1874 by Bayard Taylor
Volume VIII of The World's Story focuses on Nordic adventures, including the Eddas, Vikings, Scandinavian kings, and polar exploration, as featured in Bayard Taylor's 1874 writing. The collection includes prose, poetry, and art.
- 078 - Climbing Mount Hekla 1854 by Pliny Miles
This episode from The World’s Story Vol. VIII features Pliny Miles' account of 'Climbing Mount Hekla 1854'. The volume explores Nordic history, Viking sagas, Scandinavian rulers, and polar expeditions.
- 077 - The fire mountains of Iceland 1783 by Lord Dufferin
This episode from The World's Story Vol. VIII focuses on Lord Dufferin's account of the 1783 fire mountains of Iceland. The series broadly covers global history, culture, and art from ancient times to the early 20th century.
- 076 - Iceland Part III Iceland and its people Historical note
This episode covers Iceland and its people, as featured in The World's Story, Volume VIII: Nordic Adventures and Exploration. The World's Story series, edited by Eva March Tappan, includes prose, poetry, and art covering history and cultur…
- 075 - How the boy Sigurd won the horse Greyfell by William Morris
Volume VIII of The World’s Story, edited by Eva March Tappan and narrated by Sonia, delves into Nordic history. It covers legendary Eddas, Viking lives, Scandinavian kings, and polar exploration, drawing from prose, poetry, and art.
- 074 - The burning of Njal 1014 from the Saga of Burnt Njal
This episode discusses the Saga of Burnt Njal from Volume VIII of The World’s Story, which covers Nordic adventures including Viking lives and exploration.
- 073 - How Grettir the outlaw saved the farmhouse early eleventh century from the Saga of Grettir the Stron
Volume VIII of The World's Story details Nordic adventures, including the tale of Grettir the outlaw, Viking sagas, Scandinavian royal histories, and explorations of the North and South Poles, as narrated by Sonia.
- 072 - Thangbrand the priest about 1000 by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
In this episode, narrator Sonia presents 'Thangbrand the Priest' by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, featured in the eighth volume of 'The World’s Story' series. Volume VIII focuses on Nordic history, reaching from Viking life to polar explorat…
- 071 - How Kjartan of Iceland became a Christian about 1000 from the Laxdaeler's Saga
Volume VIII of The World's Story, narrated by Sonia, covers Nordic adventures, including the Christianization of Kjartan of Iceland around 1000 AD as told in the Laxdaeler's Saga. The collection features prose, poetry, and art illustrating…
- 070 - Glum and his man Ingolf about 950 from ''Viga-Glum's Saga''
This episode delves into the story of Glum and his man Ingolf from Viga-Glum's Saga, as featured in Volume VIII of The World's Story series, which covers Nordic adventures and exploration.
- 069 - The Irish in Thule eighth century from the Saga of Olaf Tryggvason
Volume VIII of The World's Story features the Saga of Olaf Tryggvason, detailing the Irish presence in Thule in the eighth century. This collection covers Nordic adventures and exploration.
- 068 - Iceland Part II Stories from the Icelandic Sagas Historical note
This episode delves into Iceland Part II, drawing from The World's Story Vol. VIII. It covers stories from the Icelandic Sagas, exploring the Eddas, Viking lives, and Scandinavian history as part of a broader historical collection.
- 067 - How the laws were made in Saga time
This episode, part of The World's Story Vol. VIII, delves into the legal systems of Saga-time Scandinavia. It is narrated by Sonia and draws from historical texts, poetry, and art focusing on the Nordic region.
- 066 - Paying visits in Saga time by J Fulford Vicary
This episode delves into Volume VIII of The World’s Story, featuring content on Nordic sagas, Viking life, Scandinavian kings, and polar exploration, as presented in prose, poetry, and art.
- 065 - How the early Icelanders dressed by J Fulford Vicary
In this episode, narrator Sonia explores how early Icelanders dressed as part of the eighth volume of "The World’s Story" series, which focuses on Nordic history, culture, and exploration.
- 064 - How the Sagas came to be written by Sabine Baring-Gould
This episode delves into Volume VIII of The World’s Story, exploring the origins of the Sagas, Viking history, Scandinavian royalty, and polar expeditions. The collection features prose, poetry, and art from ancient times to the early 20th…
- 063 - Iceland Part I In Saga times Historical note
This episode from The World's Story Vol. VIII, narrated by Sonia, delves into Iceland's historical note during saga times, as part of a broader exploration of Nordic adventures and exploration.
- 062 - Hans Christian Andersen as a boy by himself
Volume VIII of The World’s Story covers Nordic sagas, Viking history, Scandinavian royalty, polar exploration, and includes a narrative on Hans Christian Andersen’s childhood.
- 061 - The fall of Queen Caroline Mathilda 1772 by G Hesekiel from the memoirs of Baron Simolin
This episode discusses the fall of Queen Caroline Mathilda in 1772, drawing from the memoirs of Baron Simolin. It is part of The World's Story, Volume VIII, which covers Nordic history, Viking life, and exploration.
- 060 - Stories of Tordenskjold the great Danish admiral early eighteenth century
This episode from The World's Story Vol. VIII focuses on the 18th-century Danish admiral Tordenskjold. The series covers Nordic history, Vikings, Scandinavian kings, and polar exploration.