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The Christmas Fire That Changed Madrid
Madrid in the early 18th century was a city anchored by its ancient royal residence, the Royal Alcázar. The Alcázar had stood, layer upon...
Christmas Lottery Mayhem
The village of Villamanín in the province of León has experienced recently moments of immense joy followed by days of confusion, anger and frustration....
A quick review of Madrid’s Christmas lights
Christmas lights have become a major feature of Madrid’s streets, buildings, stores and restaurants, and thousands from the city and around the country come...
Women in Spanish History: La Pasionaria
Dolores Ibárruri—better known as La Pasionaria, stands out as a figure of immense passion and conviction. Her voice, once heard across the barricades of...
Maricarmen Says No
Just recently an 87-year-old woman got national attention for being on the verge of eviction because she cannot afford a 275% rent increase. For...
Talkin’ Spain: Morante and Justo
Today we are going to talk about two figures in recent Spanish history. One is the recently retired bullfighter Morante de la Puebla and...