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Spanish History 101, ep 47 – The Democratic Transition (1975-1982)
Generalissimo Francisco Franco has died, and Spain finds itself in a very delicate situation as its rulers try to turn the country into a...
Spanish History 101, ep. 46: Franco 1955-1975
The second half of Franco’s regime witness a Spain trying to break out of its isolationism and reach out to the world. The repression...
The Tunnel of Death
In the fall of 1937, smack in the middle of the Spanish Civil War, a grim and dastardly crime was committed against Franco sympathizers...
LET’S OPEN A BOTTLE: Wines from Valencia
Today we are going to continue our journey around the Spanish wine revolution. We are going to focus on the Region of Valencia which...
Spanish History 101, EP 45. Francoism from 1939 to 1955
Today we take a look at the first few years of Franco’s lengthy dictatorship. During WWII, Spain remained neutral as Franco worked on consolidating...
PIPAS! Spain’s Seeds of Life
Snacking on sunflower seeds is a near universal Spanish custom. Especially among the Spanish youth. What can we learn about it? When and how...