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The Assault on Madrid: November 1936
90 Years ago this month, Madrid faced certain collapse against the imminent assault by the exoperienced insurrectionist forces led, among opthers, by Franco. If...
What made Madrid the capital of Spain?
A lot of factors most likely led to this town becoming the permanent capital of Spain in 1561. It was a surprise to many,...
The Duke of Lerma and the Madrid Housing Crisis
It’s 1601, and King Felipe III’s personal advisor, the Duke of Lerma, has talked him into moving the capital of Spain from Madrid to...
Women in Spanish History: Maria Moliner
Maria Moliner and her amazing Dictionary of Spanish Usage, a real classic of modern times, was the product of this extraordinary woman and her...
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Talkin’ Spain: The Treasure of Villena Heist
In late August a group of thieves broke into the muncipal Museum of Villena and in just four minutes made off with the stunning...
Let’s Open a Bottle: Condado de Huelva Wines
This long overlooked wine region from Andalusia is actually one of the oldest D.O: regions in Spain. In fact, it’s one of the oldest...