Tag: history
More ancient history uncovered in medieval city on Spain’s Costa Blanca
SEVERAL ancient walls have been uncovered by workers in Orihuela’s medieval city. The find is believed to be part...
New orders for controversial Franco era villa built on historic site on Spain’s northern Costa Blanca
THE OWNERS of a Javea villa built on Roman land in the Franco era have received a second demand in two months...
The history of Spain’s iconic chiringuitos
THE sight of chiringuito beach restaurants putting out their parasols is the annual signal that summer has arrived. A...
Mystery of Spain’s riverbed ‘Virgin Mary’ becomes clear after expert analysis
THE mystery of the 14th century 'Virgin Mary' statue found on the bed of a northern Spanish river may have been solved...
Petition to preserve Spain’s long lost ‘Stonehenge’ reaches almost 50,000 signatures
The megalithic monument consists of more than 100 standing stones with some standing almost two metres tall
SCIENTISTS ASK: Was Medusa Gibraltarian?
It comes after a clay picture of Medusa was dug up at Gorham’s Cave by top archaeologists, bringing to light the area’s special significance.
Bullets found in Andalucia city attributed to ‘murders’ of the Spanish Civil War
It is thought that executions carried out by Republicans between July 19 and August 8 took place at the burial site during the war.
Spain’s long lost ‘Stonehenge’ rediscovered after drought
For residents in Peraleda de la Mata, a village of just 1,400 inhabitants, the ‘miraculous’ event confirms a local legend about buried treasure in the area
PALM BEACH: The curious pop history of the Costa del Sol’s most famous chiringuito freshly refurbished for summer
Its owner helped create one of the most successful songs of the early 2000s
How a Welshman helped the Spanish win one of the biggest land deals in US history
The Welsh Don Juan … The one who’s belief that Welsh Indians roamed America’s Wild West helped a President strike the greatest land deal in history
Historic Malaga villa owned by ‘Schindler of the Civil War’ demolished
HUMBLE HERO: Smerdou saved hundreds during Spain's civil war THE forgotten villa of Spain’s own 'Schindler' has been...
Anarchy, Andalucia and free women: How women in Spain plotted to bring down the patriarchy
Women in Andalucia were some of the first in Spain to join the fight against General Franco, writes Jack Gaioni
KISS AND TELL: From cave mamas to world records, Belinda Beckett chronicles the history of the snog
Belinda Beckett brings you the ‘pucker’ guide to kissing for Valentine’s month
How British expat miners and a dozen chickens lead to Spain’s great love affair with football
Jack Gaioni uncovers the more absurd origins of the beautiful game
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...
How an Andalucian weed promoted literacy in Victorian Britain
“THE English ceased to be one of the most aggressive, brutal, rowdy, outspoken, riotous cruel and bloodthirsty nations in the world and became one...
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
Real Madrid`s Champion League Victory: Writing a New History
We can finally compartmentalize all factors that led Real Madrid to Champion`s League victory. So why is the team writing a new history of...
Festival held in an attempt to revive Balearic Jewish community
THE very first festival of Jewish learning has been held as an attempt to grow the island’s small but resurgent community. Organised by Limud -...
How to make your move to Spain effortless
Life changes don’t come much bigger than moving home, and moving overseas is a good way to increase the challenge by a significant factor....
Spain to reclaim historic island from France
SPAIN will reclaim an island from France next week, but there will be no shots fired. In fact in six months' time, Spain will give...
Gifts from the depth: historic treasure found off Mallorca’s coast
Christmas might be associated with gold, frankincense and myrrh, but a different kind of treasure has been found in the waters off Mallorca. Discovered in...
Local pupils reenact victory over Britain
The event was to pay tribute to military historian Bernando de Galvez
Expert on Spanish history passes away
A MUCH-LOVED expert on Spanish history whose work was banned by Franco has passed away. British historian Hugh Thomas, an associate of Margaret Thatcher,...
Huge former Malaga textile factory to undergo renovation at last
Malaga’s former Intelhorce textile factory, built under Franco’s orders, will be turned into a distribution centre for a children’s clothing firm
New guide book celebrates literary history of Andalucia
Andalucia: A Literary Guide For Travellers takes readers on an enthralling tour of Spain’s largest region, as seen through the eyes of the countless authors who have been inspired by it
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Gibraltar ice rink to be replaced by a climbing wall as costs mount
THE ice rink at the Leisure Centre is too expensive to maintain and will be dismantled shortly, said the Gibraltar Government.
