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SPANISH HISTORY 101, EP 15: The Kingdom of Asturias
In today’s episode we take a look at the first major kingdom to arise during the famous Reconquista period, when the different regions of...
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A Brief History of Gazpacho
As we struggle to endure this endless heat wave in Spain this summer, we seek relief from one of this country’s most well-known dishes:...
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Miguel Ángel Blanco: the day we stopped being afraid of ETA
This week marks the 25th anniversary of the assassination of Miguel Ángel Blanco, a 29-year-old local councilman who was cruelly killed 1997 by the...
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The Day The Beatles Came to Spain
At the height of Beatlemania, the Fab Four from Liverpool flew into the heart of Spain, still under the firm grip of a fascist...
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Spain and NATO: A brief history of a love/hate relationship
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Spain’s admission into the NATO alliance, and to commemorate it, Madrid is hosting the organization’s summit. And...
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STAYING COOL IN SUMMERTIME SPAIN
Summer in Madrid, and in Spain for that matter, can be a trying time for those who struggle with non-stop oppressive heat. There are...