Lorraine WilliamsonA 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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The real de a ocho, a Spanish silver coin, was the world’s primary currency between the …
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A Brief History of Spain – Part 31, Regionalism and Language Politics in Spain (up to 1936)
In Spain, besides Spanish (Castellano), three other languages are officially recognised: Basque, Catalan, and Galician. Spain …
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A Brief History of Spain – Part 30, the Second Republic (1931 – 1936)
The second republic was short-lived. The parties that supported it, ranging from left-anarchist, communist, socialist (PSOE) …
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A Brief history of Spain – Part 29, The emergence of the Second Republic (1930 – 1931)
Alfonso entrusted General Berenguer, Primo de Rivera’s successor, with leading the government and organizing new elections. …
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A brief history of Spain – Part 28, Moroccan uprising, Primo de Rivera (1921 – 1930)
In 1921, the Spanish army waged war against rebellious Moroccan tribes, resulting in a disastrous defeat …
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A brief history of Spain – Part 27, Cultural revival (1898 – 1921)
In 1902, at the age of 16, Alfonso becomes of age and ascends the Spanish throne …
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