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Spanish History 101, EP 32: Fernando VI
By the middle of the 18th Century, the Age of Enlightment began to have an effect on Spain, and King Fernando VI and his...
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Let’s Open a Bottle 17: Rías Baixas and its Albariño Wine
Albariño is one of the great Spanish white wines, a stellar voice in a world dominated by red wine. It is probably the first...
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The Spanish Origins of the Dollar
The dollar is an unquestionable symbol of the United States, its economy and even money itself. Still the most influential global currency around, this...
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SPANISH HISTORY 101, EP. 31: Felipe V
This very 18th-Century-looking man in the picture is none other than Felipe (Philip) V of Spain, the first Bourbon monarch rule here. His reign...
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Let's Open a Bottle 16: A tribute to Garnacha
The traditional grape variety Garnacha rarely got the recognition it deserved until recently when regions such as D.O. Campo de Borja and Calatayud (both...
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The Faces of Belmez: a Spanish ghost story
Back in 1971, faces began to appear on the kitchen floor of Maria Gomez Camara’s home. Their appearance quickly turned the rural town of...