The Lusiads Canto II
In which the cunning King of Mombasah feigns friendship to entrap the valiant Portuguese fleet, yet heavenly intercession warns the brave Captain to seek a safer harbour where honour and welcome await...
16 Juli 47min
The Lusiads Canto I
In which the valorous Portuguese fleet, under the watchful gaze of Olympian gods, ventures boldly towards the distant Eastern shores, encountering new peoples and hostile guile whilst their divine pat...
15 Juli 47min
The Lusiads Dedication and Preface
In which the translator, Sir Richard Francis Burton, offers a heartfelt preface expressing his deep admiration for Camoens, the valiant poet of Portugal, whose life and work he has come to cherish thr...
14 Juli 19min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Appendix VIII - The Meccah Pilgrimage
In which the text offers a brief mention of the Zul Halifah Mosque, noting its alternative name as the Mosque of the Tree and its location relative to Al-Madinah. The passage also alludes to the dista...
13 Juli 12min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Appendix VI - Giovanni Finati
In which the reader is introduced to the gate of hospitality in Al-Madinah and the solemn practices surrounding the Ziyarat, or visitation, to the Prophet’s Mosque, distinguishing it carefully from th...
12 Juli 28min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Appendix VII - Notes on My Journey
In which the sacred ceremony of visiting the Prophet’s tomb is described with reverent detail, illustrating the deep veneration and benediction known as Ziyaratak bestowed upon the holy site. The narr...
12 Juli 17min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Appendix V - The Pilgrimage of Joseph Pitts, part 2
In which the curious properties of the sacred well's water at Meccah are examined, along with the means by which this miraculous liquid is said to reach far-flung lands. The narrative also gently touc...
11 Juli 32min
Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah Appendix V - The Pilgrimage of Joseph Pitts, part 1
In which the narrative offers a detailed account of the revered Zemzem well, its sacred importance, and the architectural features designed to preserve and cool its precious waters. Observations also ...
11 Juli 33min
