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Zunzunegui, the Mexican historian against the Black Legend: "Spain was not an unfortunate country that had enslaved colonies: we were an empire"
The academic defends the legacy of the Spanish empire on both sides of the Atlantic and is very critical of the false myths that still persist. "Spain is our fatherland and America, the motherland ...
The Spanish hidden gem that’s steeped in gastronomic & cultural riches that has strong links to Hollywood blockbuster
SUN, sea and sand – what’s not to like about a trip to Spain? But there is so much more to the country than the islands, the ...
PBS8y
1868-1878: Ten Years' War in Cuba
Since its discovery by Christopher Columbus in 1493, Cuba was considered the "Pearl" of the Spanish Empire--not only for its beauty, but also its sugar plantations. However, by the middle of the ...
Spain reopens investigation into Mango fashion empire founder’s cliff-fall death
Spanish authorities have reopened the investigation into the death of the founder of fashion empire Mango in a mountain ...
Business Insider India4y
The 10 Greatest Empires In History
The British Empire stretched over 13 million square miles across several continents—23 percent of the world's land—at its height in 1922, whence comes the phrase: "The sun never sets on the ...
QuickCheck: Did the Aztecs fight in an invasion of Brunei?
Yes, the Aztecs did invade Brunei—in a manner of speaking. However, they did not arrive on their own; the Spanish brought ...
The Independent12d
Spain reopens investigation into Mango fashion empire founder’s cliff-fall death
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...