‘You have to know the past to understand the present’, said Carl Sagan. This phrase applies…
Origins of Spain
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Today, the University of Granada is a leading academic institution. This is not news! From its…
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By RegionNewsOrigins of SpainSouthern Spain & Costa del Sol
Possible location of mythical temple of Hercules Gaditanus found
Scientists from the Andalucian Historical Heritage Institute (IAPH) and the University of Seville have located the…
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For generations, we have been taught that Christopher Columbus was the first European to discover America…
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Malaga Feria may be cancelled for the second year running but this huge festival usually attracts…
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By RegionNorthern Spain & Costa VerdeOrigins of Spain
St James – Santiago – patron saint of Spain and Galicia
Saint James, or San Tiago in Spanish, is the patron saint of Spain and Galicia. His…
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By RegionNortheast Spain Costa Brava & BarcelonaOrigins of Spain
What happend in this impressive ghost train station?
Although the refurbishment work on Canfranc station is nearing completion, it is still astonishing in its…
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The Moors occupied Córdoba from 711AD until Ferdinand III of Castile entered the city in June…
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2021 is the 400th anniversary of Philip IV’s ascension to the throne of Spain. Philip IV…
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By RegionCultureOrigins of SpainSouthern Spain & Costa del Sol
Fuengirola Revisited: covering the town’s long history in English
FUENGIROLA – Saturday, 1st May saw the launch of Fuengirola Revisited by Patrick Meehan in the…