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Forbidden Places

Eight audio journeys to restricted islands, caves, archives, and territories.

GeographyHistoryMystery
8 episodesBilingualOriginal series
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SEASON ONE

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01

Surtsey: the island science watches

An island born from fire and protected so scientists can watch, step by step, as life colonizes new land.

10:26 · Sarah
02

Snake Island: nature behind the warning

9:03 · Sarah
03

Lascaux: the cave we had to close

11:16 · Sarah
04

Chernobyl: inside the exclusion zone

10:57 · Sarah
05

The Vatican Archive: doors into history

11:15 · Sarah
06

Area 51: fact, silence, and myth

11:14 · Sarah
07

North Sentinel Island: the right to remain isolated

10:49 · Sarah
08

Svalbard: the vault for the future

10:11 · Sarah
ABOUT THE SERIES

Inside Forbidden Places

Eight audio journeys to restricted islands, caves, archives, and territories.

Each episode combines context, storytelling, and useful facts to explain the subject clearly, with no prior knowledge required.

Original scriptsResearched and written for every episode.
Natural voicesMateo · Sarah
Listen your wayEnglish and Spanish.
A continuing storyEpisodes connected by one shared universe.
THE SERIES AT A GLANCE

Useful facts before listening

Forbidden is not secretAccess may be limited by safety, conservation, ownership, or law.
Restriction can protectMass visits could damage some ecosystems and archaeological sites.
Absence feeds mythsWhen images are scarce, imagination fills the gap.
Boundaries changeA place may open, close, or alter permissions over time.
Entry is not understandingScientific and historical context matters more than mere presence.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Do I need to listen in order?

No. Each episode stands on its own, although the complete series builds a richer view of the subject.

Can I continue where I stopped?

Yes. Progress is saved on this device for every episode and language.

Can I switch languages?

Yes. Use the language selector to switch between Mateo in Spanish and Sarah in English.

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