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SPANISH HISTORY 101, EP. 17: Rise of the Kingdoms
We are now right smack in the middle of the Middle Ages and many regions are ready to establish kingdoms and move south to...
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A Brief History of Droughts in Spain
Unusual and extreme weather seems to be the news of the summer around the globe in 2022, and Spain is proving to be no...
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Spanish Wine EP. 2: The basics
Before we dig in and start talking about some specifics, we thought we might get some basic information about wine in Spain to help...
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What’s happened to the caña?
Spain’s iconic mini glass of beer, the caña, an outright classic when out and about for tapas, has become nearly an endangered species. Is...
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SPANISH HISTORY 101, EP. 16: The Emirate of Cordoba
In today’s episode we take a look at the first stage of the Muslim occupation of Spain. After several decades of confusion, Al Andalus...
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SPANISH HISTORY 101 EP. 18: 10th Century
Muslim Spain, Al Andalus, is at the height of its splendor as the Caliphate of Cordoba. Meanwhile, the Christian regions to the north try...