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 the
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 to
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
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 poor
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
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 that
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 dicatator
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 film
A NEW film released this month tells the strange story behind a grave that lies in a forgotten corner of southwestern Spain that is credited
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 went
Highway to hell: The tragic story of how thousands of people were slaughtered by Franco’s forces as they fled Malaga during Spain’s Civil War
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 Guernica’.
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
Railway museum on track for Alicante historic first on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A deal has been struck that confirms Alicante as a new branch of the National Railway Museum based in Madrid. The new ‘sub-museum’ will be
Major historical settlement in Spain’s Alicante Province aims to become popular tourist attraction
AN Alicante Province archaeological site dating back to the late Bronze Age has become more ‘visitor friendly’ with the erection of over a dozen information
Gold coin rarity minted in Murcia over 1,400 years ago is discovered during house renovation in Spain
A gold coin struck in the Murcia region 1,400 years ago has been found during home improvement work at a Leon property. An even older
5000-year-old human bones uncovered in Spain display first evidence of mercury poisoning
THE oldest evidence of mercury poisoning has been uncovered in bones found in Iberia. Human bones, dating back 5,000 years, were collected by researchers from
Spain’s oldest piece of fabric found near Cordoba dates back 5,400 years
AN ancient piece of fabric found inside a small cave hidden in the Sierra Morena hills, near Cordoba in southern Spain, is the oldest evidence
Spain tries to find relatives of over 5,000 Hungarian Jews saved from Nazi persecution by the ‘Spanish’ Oskar Schindler
SPAIN is trying to find the relatives of thousands of Hungarian Jews that were saved from the Nazis by a diplomat branded as the ‘Spanish
Dredging up history: Galicia clean-up project could shed light on mysteries of Spanish Armada
The true aftermath of the Spanish Armada has been buried by the sands of time … until now, writes Jack Gaioni