Contemporary History
The repercussions of the Russian Revolution in Spain
In 1917, while the world was engulfed in a devastating war unlike any before it, a revolution ended the autocratic regime of the Russian cza…
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Contemporary History
Review of "Hostesses. Chronicles and Chroniclers of Salons. 1890-1930", by Marisol Donis
In Hostesses. Chronicles and Chroniclers of Salons. 1890-1930, written by Marisol Donis, we are introduced to a past world of high society i…
Contemporary History
Music that calms kings: Farinelli and Philip V
The death of Charles II without an heir in the year 1700 ushered in a period of change that began with the entry of the Bourbon dynasty into…
Contemporary History
How culture drove South Korea's renaissance
In less than a century, South Korea transformed from a war-torn country to a cultural powerhouse. This article will trace the history of thi…
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Victoria Eugenie of Battenberg: the Forgotten Queen of Spain
Victoria Eugenia Julia Ena of Battenberg was born on October 24, 1887, at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She was the daughter o…
Contemporary History
The conquest of the desert, reconstructing spaces and rethinking absences
On April 16, the 146th anniversary of the so-called "Conquest of the Desert" (1878-1885) was marked. In this context, it is pertinent to ret…
Archaeology
Only those who are forgotten die: the Roters and their legacy (Part II)
The first thing that comes to mind when naming the island of Mallorca are the idyllic Caribbean-style beaches, and above all, Magaluf leadin…
Archaeology
Archaeology: Víznar as a paradigm of its social importance
Since the release of the film Raiders of the Lost Ark (later titled Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) in 1981, archaeology has …
Contemporary History
The Spanish mantilla
During Passion Week, many women wear the Spanish mantilla, which covers their head and shoulders as a religious tradition. This type of veil…
Contemporary History
Fighting at the Summits: Archaeology of the Bielsa Exchange
For several decades now, there has been a growing interest in archaeology to study the remains and material evidence of the Spanish Civil Wa…
Contemporary History
The Shadow of the Queen: Consort Kings in Contemporary Times
In honor of International Women's Day 2025, a trilogy that began a year ago on the role of queens' consorts throughout history comes to an e…
Archaeology
Marginalized Majorca: The Roters and Their Legacy (Part I)
The first thing you probably thought when reading the article's title is "Who are the roters?" And for good reason. In fact, even people fro…
Contemporary History
At last the stake at Rouen was set on fire
Among the protagonists of French monument restoration and reform in the 19th century, only the work of Eugène Viollet-le-Duc (1814-1879) is …
Contemporary History
Cinematic Differences I: Claude Chabrol. Is a Necessary Disparity?
Today we will delve into 20th-century cinema, particularly that developed during the decades of the 60s and 70s. Although, to be precise, we…
Contemporary History
The Christmas Tree: A Royal Tradition That Lit Up the United Kingdom
The use and spread of Christmas trees in Great Britain dates back to Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, wife of George III of the Unit…
Contemporary History
Following the work of María Luisa Puiggener
To understand the journey of our protagonist, we must contextualize ourselves in the transitional late 19th-century society moving towards t…
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Francisco de Goya and Dark Imagination
Francisco de Goya y Lucientes, commonly known as Goya, was a prominent painter and printmaker in Spain during the transition between the 18t…
Contemporary History
The Asturian jet and Queen Victoria
Jet is a variety of lignite formed from wood buried deep in the ground and subjected to intense pressure during the Jurassic and Cretaceous …
Contemporary History
The Catholic Monarchs in Francoism, an example of historical subjectivity
The Catholic Monarchs are two of the most well-known figures in Spanish history. At the end of the 15th century, this marriage successfully …
Contemporary History
Great Masters of Spanish Calligraphy (17th-19th Centuries)
Calligraphy has advanced the teaching of writing to various social groups and provided a path for the emergence of female teaching. It is a …
Contemporary History
Freemasonry and its funeral symbolism
Since early times, humans have had the need to accompany their loved ones in the transition from life to death. Even the earliest testimonie…
Contemporary History
Northern Queens: Margaret II of Denmark and her predecessors
By the end of 2023, Queen Margarethe II of Denmark surprised everyone with news of her abdication. Next Sunday will mark fifty-two years of …
Contemporary History
Christmas present, past, and future: the evolution of carols
It's Christmas time, a period that involves gathering with loved ones and celebrating these days in the best possible way, following typical…
Contemporary History
Spain in World War II: The Temptation of the Axis
Quick conclusions are often drawn about Spain's political position during World War II: Spain was an ally of the fascist powers, Germany and…
Contemporary History
The Grand Tour phenomenon
The Grand Tour phenomenon appeared in Britain at the end of the 17th century and the beginning of the 18th century. It involved educational …
Contemporary History
Thinking History. Positivism
History has not always been written in the same way. Over time, historians have tended to value certain aspects over others, which have been…
Contemporary History
Alicia of Battenberg, Orthodox nun and grandmother of King Charles III
Victoria Alicia Isabel Julia María, known as Princess Alice of Battenberg, was born at Windsor Castle on February 25, 1885. She was a great-…
Contemporary History
The Napoleonic Plunder in Spain (Part II)
As we saw in the previous article, the departure of artworks from the country was a common occurrence, but during the war, everything that h…
Contemporary History
Artificial lighting through history: a journey from prehistory to the present day (Part II)
In the previous article, we covered the origins of artificial lighting from prehistory to part of the Ancient Age. In this second part, we w…
Contemporary History
Louis XVII of France: The King of the Revolution
When discussing Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, one often mentions the poor administration of France, negative propaganda about the queen (T…
Contemporary History
The Coronation of Elizabeth II: A Unique Ceremony
Today will see the coronation of King Charles III of the United Kingdom, a ceremony that generates anticipation following the long reign of …
Contemporary History
Hildegart Rodríguez: the Spanish Pygmalion
Many are the stories that have emerged from the classical Pygmalion myth. From Goethe to Shakespeare; from My Fair Lady to Frankenstein. We …
Contemporary History
Napoleonic Plunder in Spain (Part I)
Background: Collecting and growing interest in Spanish masters Since ancient times, people have desired to possess objects and works of art …
Contemporary History
Art in the Reigns of Isabella II and Alfonso XII (Part II)
After the outbreak of the Glorious Revolution in 1868, Isabella II was exiled to France along with all her offspring. There she would attemp…
Contemporary History
The origin of Balmoral Castle: Last home of Queen Elizabeth II
Balmoral Castle is located in the Scottish council area of Aberdeenshire, in the eastern Highlands of Scotland, within the Cairngorms Nation…
Contemporary History
Art in the Reigns of Isabella II and Alphonso XII (Part I)
Queen Isabel II was vacationing on the beaches of San Sebastian when the Glorious Revolution erupted. She is the daughter of Fernando VII an…
Contemporary History
Mozambique: terrorist stronghold in southern Africa
A wave of jihadism is spreading through Mozambique and threatens Tanzania and all of southern Africa without any realistic prospects for pea…
Contemporary History
Wonder Woman: a Manipulated Superheroine
Diana Prince, better known as Wonder Woman or Woman of Wonder, is the most famous female face in the world of superheroes. Created in 1941 b…
Contemporary History
Historical Recipes: Andalusian Gazpacho
In our last work on culinary history, we focused on the potato omelette. This time, we will discuss gazpacho, what it is, how and when it em…
Contemporary History
The Mysteries of Agatha Christie. Reality or Fiction? Poison, Disappearances, Crimes… A Fine Line Separating Reality from Fiction Throughout Her Life
Agatha Christie is considered one of the most prolific authors in history. Everyone knows her novels. However, behind her writer persona lie…
Archaeology
Approaching Industrial Heritage: Concept and Evolution.
What we call heritage is the result of a series of cultural and subjective conventions. Objects or buildings that were barely valued in othe…
Contemporary History
Recipes Through History
"The first man who dared to eat an oyster was brave" — Jonathan Swift Introduction: The cuisine as we know it would not be possible without…