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Spanish History 101, Ep. 30: The War of Spanish Succession
The death of King Carlos II in 1700 left Spain without an heir, but Carlos’ chosen successor, the Frenchman Philip of Anjou, would find...
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The Balmis Expedition: The world’s first international healthcare mission
Back in 1803, Spain organized a mission to inoculate the inhabitants of its vast empire from the deadly disease smallpox. It was officially known...
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Let’s Open a Bottle, 15: D.O.Ca. Priorat
Today we look at a region that was a virtual no-name just a few years ago and is now one the world’s most highly...
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SPANISH HISTORY 101 EP. 29: Carlos II, the “Bewitched”
Carlos II has taken a bad rap for centuries for being a weak, feeble, half-wit, and the unfortunate product of generations of intra-family marriages...
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A Brief History of Spanish Comics
The recent death of graphic artist Francisco Ibañez meant a farewell to the creator of one of Spain’s most legendary comics, Mortadelo & Filemón....
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LET’S OPEN A BOTTLE Ep. 14: Spanish Rosés
Rosé wine has been on the up and up over the past decade. Spain is one of the world’s biggest producers and exports more...