Eman La Viña presents his translation of Jose Rizal’s final poem, Mi Ultimo Adios (My Last Farewell).LINK: http://bit.ly/3nSkRnU (includes Spanish and English text of Mi Ultimo Adios)MUSIC:Samba Stings by Kevin MacLeodLink:...

The story of a national hero comes to a close, as that of a revolution begins.BIBLIOGRAPHY: http://bit.ly/39xKw00MUSIC:Sardana by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/5002-sardanaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sad Dramatic March...

Jose Rizal comes home to the Philippines once again, only to realize that trouble has been waiting for him. Also, Rizal’s “vacation” in Dapitan.BIBLIOGRAPHY: http://bit.ly/3b5ghQyMUSIC:Sardana by Kevin MacLeodLink:...

Infighting in the Propaganda Movement, partly fueled by its leaders’ dueling visions, ultimately tears it apart. Also, how Jose Rizal’s works reveal his stance on Philippine independence.BIBLIOGRAPHY: http://bit.ly/3mAyxDiMUSIC:Sardana by Kevin...

Upon returning to Europe, Jose Rizal joins a group of young Filipinos whose efforts to reform the Philippines lead to the creation of the newspaper, La Solidaridad. Also, the Freemasons. BIBLIOGRAPHY: https://bit.ly/3lJ9ldu MUSIC: Sardana by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5002-sardana License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Entertainment by Alexander Nakarada Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4761-entertainment License:...

Jose Rizal goes to Europe and writes Noli Me Tangere - and returns to the Philippines a wanted man. Also, how we may have been wrong about Maria Clara all along.BIBLIOGRAPHY: https://bit.ly/36W4d08MUSIC:Sardana by Kevin MacLeodLink:...

Before there was Jose Rizal, there was Pepe, a young boy from Calamba. Also, how this boy experiences racism and police brutality a century before Black Lives Matter.BIBLIOGRAPHY: https://bit.ly/3l9sCoQMUSIC:Sardana by Kevin MacLeodLink:...

Sent to study in Spain, a group of young Filipinos, among them a future national hero, will open their eyes to the reality of colonialism. Also, we take a look at the life and accomplishments of one of Philippine history’s most controversial figures:...

If it weren’t for a mutiny, three priests would not have gone down in history as inspiring a revolution. Also, how a gambling addiction can kill you in an unexpected way.BIBLIOGRAPHY: https://bit.ly/36M9TvjMUSIC:Sardana by Kevin MacLeodLink:...

Before the EDSA Revolution or the Arab Spring, protest movements led by reformists threaten to upend the old order in Spanish Philippines, aided by a liberal government. Also, how a colonel’s wife arguably became the “first lady” of the...

A new government in Spain brings forth new changes to the Philippines, with the introduction of tobacco and the birth of a new Filipino identity. Also, meet a Spaniard who would be one of the first “Filipinos”: The Filipino Count, Luis Rodriguez...

The Philippines becomes a battleground as foreign powers seek to invade it and the natives discover a new pastime: armed rebellion. Also, how did a rebellion go undefeated for 84 years?BIBLIOGRAPHY: https://bit.ly/2YNePeGMUSIC:Sardana by Kevin...

From the start, Spanish Philippines was always a wretched hive of scum and villainy. Also, a look at how the Manila Galleon ultimately brought the Philippines and Mexico together.BIBLIOGRAPHY: https://bit.ly/2DTvcyZMUSIC:Sardana by Kevin MacLeodLink:...

A look at the Philippines before the Spanish arrived, and what happened the moment they did. Also, what brought Spain halfway across the world in the first place?BIBLIOGRAPHY: https://bit.ly/30gJjGQMUSIC:Sardana by Kevin MacLeodLink:...

Coming August 2020: Philippine History Z, a new podcast by Eman La Viña which tackles the nuances and misconceptions surrounding Philippine history. Because if there’s one thing about history, it’s this: things are always a bit more...