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Spanish History 101: The Second Republic
King Alfonso XIII leaves the country in 1931 and Spain’s proclaims a republic for the second time in its history. It will be a...
WHY IS THE PICTURE HISTORIC 2
José Canalejas was one of the most forward-thinking leaders in Spain of the early 20th Century. Unfortunately for him, the turbulent political climate of...
The Miracle of Torreznos
One of Spain’s hottest tapas in the last couple of years is the torrezno, basically fried pork belly, which is a sinful delicacy, typical...
Spanish History 101, ep 41: Primo de Rivera
The final years of King Alfonso XIII’s reign (1923-1931) were dominated by a coup and the formation of a military government led by General...
Let's Open a Bottle, Ep. 22: Monastrell Wine
The southeast of Spain is popular for its Mediterranean beach weather and attracts domestic and international tourism throughout the year. We are talking about...
Why Is This Picture Historic?
The photograph in this podcast is most likely the earliest snapshot of a terrorist attack (a bombing in this case) in history. It captured...