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Spanish History

Spain built an Empire in the Spanish Netherlands and in the New World. Christopher Columbus claimed all territories he visited for Spain, calling all peoples he encountered 'Indians', he believed he was on the coast of Asia. Spain used Native Americans to mine for Gold and as labour in Sugar Plantations which had been intially successfully established in the Canary Islands.

Spain established trade routes and navigated the world particularly Ferdinand Magellan. Spanish Armies came to the aid of Ireland culminating in the Spanish Armada clash with England in 1588.

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Federico Garcia Lorca - The Continuing Search

Will a new investigation, planned for February 2012, into the whereabouts of the poet Lorca´s remains finally resolve this 75 year old mystery?

Jan 14, 2012 – Peter Ashby

Boabdil - Spain's Last Moslem King

Called Boabdil by the victorious Castilians and "The Unfortunate" by his own subjects, Abu ábd-Allah Muhammed XII was the last ruler of Moorish al-Andalus.

Dec 24, 2011 – Peter Ashby

La Pastora - The Extraordinary Life of Teresa Pla Meseguer

Raised under exceptional circumstances, the exploits of this member of the Spanish armed resistance against Franco´s regime have become legendary.

Nov 1, 2011 – Peter Ashby

The International Brigades During the Spanish Civil War, 1936-39

The International Brigades were comprised of thousands of foreign volunteers who fought for the Republic during the Spanish Civil War.

May 24, 2011 – Fiona Allison

Agustina de Aragón: The Spanish Joan of Arc

Known as Agustina de Aragón, Agustina Raimunda María Saragosa Doménech was a heroine of Spain against the invading forces of Napoleon.

Apr 18, 2011 – Ivan Castro

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