Lorraine WilliamsonRoma exclusion in Spain has persisted for more than six centuries, despite the community’s profound impact …
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Ancient Spanish galleon San José sparks renewed international battle over sunken treasure
More than 300 years after it sank during a naval clash, the Spanish galleon San José …
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How Spanish migrants who returned from Latin America helped shape modern Spain
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, millions of Spaniards left their homeland to escape poverty …
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DNA study reveals Carthaginians were native to Western Mediterranean, not Middle East
A major genetic study has overturned long-held assumptions about Carthaginian ancestry, providing clear evidence of the …
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Cazalla de la Sierra: The Seville village that briefly became Spain’s capital
In the summer of 1730, a small village in the hills of Seville became the unexpected …
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Spain’s rich history is well documented, but beneath its cities and landscapes lies a lesser-known world. …
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Book review: The Last Queen by C.W. Gortner – A compelling glimpse into Spain’s royal history
The Last Queen by C.W. Gortner takes readers deep into the dramatic life of Queen Juana …
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In March 1895, the Spanish cruiser Reina Regente set sail from Cádiz towards Tangier with 420 …
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The mystery surrounding Christopher Columbus’ origins appears closer to being solved. After more than two decades …
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The real de a ocho, a Spanish silver coin, was the world’s primary currency between the …
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