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Prince Juan and his Stunning Tomb
Juan of Asturias, only son of Isabella and Ferdinand, is an obscure figure in Spanish history who did little more to influence the course...
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SPANISH HISTORY 101 EP. 11 – The Barbarians Come on the Scene
The painting we see in this podcast was the creation of Ulpiano Checa, from Spain, and it is a famous depiction of how the...
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Madrid's Segovia Viaduct: Tales of Progress and Tragedy
The Segovia Viaduct in the heart of Madrid is a handsome-looking bridge that helped to join the city where there was once a large...
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SPANISH HISTORY 101, EP 10: What did the Spanish ever do for the Romans?
Here’s our friend the Roman emperor Trajan looking very serene, dignified and stately. He has gone down in history one of the most effective...
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Alfonso XIII and the European War Office: Spain's great humanitarian effort during WWI
Spain stayed out of both world wars, but it was not indifferent to what was going on near its borders. One person, King Alfonso...
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SPANISH HISTORY 101, EP 9. What else have the Romans ever done for Spain?
After talking about the importance of Roman cities, towns and infrastructure, in this episode we delve deeper into other ways in which they left...