Tag: history
Stunning ancient mosaic of Medusa uncovered by archaeologists in western Spain
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have discovered a Roman mosaic in Extremadura depicting Medusa with tiny wings and locks of hair which is believed to have been used...
Catalunya mass graves discovered of foreign fighters who resisted Franco’s forces in Spain’s Civil War
212 international fighters from Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands who disappeared in Catalunya during the Spanish Civil War of 1936 to 1939 have been...
Roman Theatre in Spain’s Malaga to have a new viewpoint and information platform
MALAGA'S Roman theatre, which lies at the foot of the Alcazaba fortress in the western part of the city, will soon include additional walkways,...
Priceless illegally-kept archaeological relics dating back to Roman times discovered in Spain’s Andalucia
A COUPLE from Baena, Cordoba province have been arrested for illegally hoarding 119 pieces of great archaeological value in a store room.
The man and...
Oldest remains of a woolly rhinoceros in the Iberian Peninsula Peninsula found in Burgos
The oldest remains of a woolly rhinoceros ever discovered in the Iberian Peninsula have been found in Burgos.
Several dental pieces of specimens of the...
New exhibition tells the lives of Roman gladiators, with help from their tombstones
SLAVES, prisoners of war, condemned criminals or even free men who voluntarily chose the job… There was no one route to becoming a gladiator...
Spain’s Nerja Cave opens doors to immersive virtual reality experience
THE Nerja Cave, one of the most visited monuments in Malaga province, has inaugurated the largest Virtual Reality Room in Spain.
From now on, visitors...
Monastery Mystery: Stolen artefacts from Mallorcan monastery returned
The Civil Guard have returned stolen artefacts and jewellery to the Monastery Lluc’s collection.
This follows the arrest of a museum worker for stealing objects...
Mass grave from Civil War being dug up on Mallorca beach
Excavators in Mallorca have begun digging up a beach in search of victims of the Civil War.
Archeologists believe there may be a mass grave...
Unique Terracotta army exhibition opens next week on Spain’s Costa Blanca
PIECES for a unique Alicante exhibition featuring China's Terracotta army have been unpacked and put ready for display at the city's MARQ archaeological museum.
The...
New phone app being produced to help hikers hitting the hills of Spain’s Costa Blanca area
A new phone app is being developed to guide hikers around the natural beauty of Alicante province as well as providing extensive information about...
A story of change: Spain’s move to democracy and the women’s rights that followed
While men and women are treated equally by law, many women still report sexist behaviour and ‘machista’ attitudes.
Some of the most outmoded attitudes hark...
Kicking things off! The surprising story of how one Brit brought football to Spain
TODAY Spaniards and Scots may appear to be operating in different footballing spheres.
But did you know that a Scotsman was also the one...
Spain is least ‘culturally arrogant’ country in Europe but here are 10 reasons why you SHOULD say ‘Viva España!’
Spain is the humblest country in Europe when it comes to shouting about its national patrimony - way behind boastful Britain and gloating Greece, according to a recent poll. But Pablo Balbontin has 10 reasons to be proud of his native land...
Remains of large Roman villa found at Costa Blanca dig site in Spain
ARCHAEOLOGISTS from Alicante University have found the remains of a large Roman villa on a dig site in the Sogair area of Altea.
The discovery...
SPAIN’S ROBIN HOODS: Retracing the steps of famous Andalucian bandits who took from the rich and gave to the...
In Andalucia during the 18th and 19th centuries, bandits were flamenco dancers, bull-fighters, smugglers and travellers, writes Diana Tang and Grace Lee
Spain’s oldest known iron sword ‘rescued’ from illegal internet auction
A JEWEL of Spanish military history has been 'rescued' from an illegal internet auction.
The item, of great historical relevance, is believed to be the...
Robin Hood or robbing hoodlum?: Andalucia’s last bandit built up a legendary reputation
Shannon Chaffers follows the trail of Pasos Largos
SEEDS OF HISTORY: SCIENTISTS USING OLIVE SEEDS TO PROVE BIBLE STORIES
OLIVES and Spain! Spain and olives! It’s no surprise to those of us who live here that the two are virtually synonymous. Chances are...
Valencia street to be renamed to honour cartoonist killed by Franco during Spain’s dictatorship
VALENCIA city is to name a street after famous cartoon artist Carlos Gomez Carrera, also known as ´Bluff´, who was shot after lampooning fascist...
ANALYSIS: Extraordinarily, the effects of the Spanish Inquisition linger to this day
Even now, 200 years on from the Spanish Inquisition, the locations affected appear to be poorer, less educated, and less trusting.
Archaeologists uncover 120,000 year-old Neanderthal camp site in Spain’s Alicante area
AN archaeological team has discovered an open air Neanderthal camp site in Alicante Province dating back around 120,000 years.
Researchers from Alicante and Valencia universities...
Secrets from a grave in Spain’s Huelva: The story of the audacious plan to trick Hitler retold in new...
A NEW film released this month tells the strange story behind a grave that lies in a forgotten corner of southwestern Spain that is...
First tomb of explorer Christopher Columbus discovered in Spain’s Valladolid
ALTHOUGH the true origins of the 15th century navigator are still uncertain, researchers believe they can pinpoint his original resting place before his remains...
Highway to hell: The tragic story of how thousands of people were slaughtered by Franco’s forces as they fled...
IN one of Spain’s darkest chapters, thousands of civilians were massacred whilst fleeing from Malaga to Almeria in what has been dubbed ‘southern Spain’s...
Stolen historical document could see Costa Blanca city take Catalan government to Spanish court
A row over a stolen historical document could end up with Orihuela council taking the Catalunya regional government to court.
Repeated requests from Orihuela officials...
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