Episodes

  • The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night (Arabian Nights) Volume 2 - Nights 93–94

    The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night (Arabian Nights) Volume 2 - Nights 93–94
    Sep 27 2026
    In which the accursed and cunning Zat al-Dawahi, a sorceress steeped in many faiths and dark arts, contrives a deceitful plot against the advancing Moslem host by disguising herself and her companions as merchants bearing a secret stratagem. Meanwhile, the Moslem Kings, victorious and resolute, press onward with their campaigns, finding respite and confronting matters of loyalty and trust among merchants within a land of exquisite beauty and peril.
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    21 mins
  • The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night (Arabian Nights) Volume 2 - Nights 88–90

    The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night (Arabian Nights) Volume 2 - Nights 88–90
    Sep 26 2026
    In which the grand armies of Al-Islam and the Greeks, marshalled by wise and cunning leaders, prepare and engage in a mighty and momentous battle with stratagems, valour, and the rallying of diverse hosts. Amidst the clash of spears and the fervour of champions, the scene is set for a contest of fate and faith, where honour and courage are weighed upon the field of war.
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    23 mins
  • The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night (Arabian Nights) Volume 2 - Nights 69–71

    The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night (Arabian Nights) Volume 2 - Nights 69–71
    Sep 23 2026
    In which the noble King Sharrkan, having wed the learned and gracious damsel, is struck with astonishment upon discovering her royal lineage and their unforeseen kinship, compelling him to conceal their true relationship for the sake of propriety and honour. Meanwhile, tidings arrive from afar of rival learned women whose arrival sets the stage for a contest of wisdom, promising to test the brilliance of the queenly captive whose virtues are famed throughout the realm.
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    13 mins
  • The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night (Arabian Nights) Volume 2 - Nights 66–68

    The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night (Arabian Nights) Volume 2 - Nights 66–68
    Sep 22 2026
    In which the prudent discourse chiefly concerns the virtuous reign and austere humility of Omar bin Abd al-Azíz, illustrating a noble contrast to prior rulers who diverted public wealth, thereby reflecting upon the nature of piety and justice in governance. Amidst advisements and reflections exchanged upon the transient state of earthly power, a thoughtful admonition is delivered to those in high office to govern with righteousness and fear of God, lest they forsake their eternal reckoning.
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    13 mins
  • The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night (Arabian Nights) Volume 2 - Nights 58–59

    The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night (Arabian Nights) Volume 2 - Nights 58–59
    Sep 21 2026
    In which a wise and eloquent lady, learned in many sciences and arts, writes a poignant letter to a distant ruler, expressing her sorrowful plight and deep longing. Her attendant merchant, moved by her grace and knowledge, presents her to the Sultan of Damascus, who honours her with freedom and marriage, while granting the merchant favours in recompense.
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    16 mins
  • The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night (Arabian Nights) Volume 2 - Nights 56–57

    The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night (Arabian Nights) Volume 2 - Nights 56–57
    Sep 20 2026
    In which the forlorn and wistful Nuzhat al-Zaman is sold by a stern Bedouin to a merchant in Damascus, her beauty and melancholy winning the latter’s heart despite the harshness of her circumstances. Amidst tender exchanges and bitter trials, the merchant resolves to purchase her for a great sum, while the Bedouin departs on a quest to find her ailing brother in Jerusalem.
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    20 mins
  • The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night (Arabian Nights) Volume 2 - Night 51

    The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night (Arabian Nights) Volume 2 - Night 51
    Sep 19 2026
    In which the noble Princess Abrizah, having fled to join Sharrkan’s company, wins the esteem and favour of King Omar bin al-Nu’uman, whose devotion to her kindles both affection and complex intrigues. As she encounters new perils in the palace, including the King’s overpowering desires and her own secret pregnancy, she resolves to escape with the aid of a doubtful servant while labour pains draw near.
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    26 mins