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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...
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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...