From the rise of the Ottoman Empire and Spanish Habsburgs, through the World Wars, to the modern political landscape.
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Over the course of millennia, a succession of civilizations capitalized on Andalucia's mineral wealth. The Los Millarians, the Argars, Tartessians, Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, and Iberians all left their mark on the region's mining history. It was the Romans who truly transformed mining...
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The Grandiose Ambition of the Great Southern of Spain Railway Company Ltd., details the dramatic history of the British-owned GSSR, founded in 1885 with the grand, but ultimately unfulfilled, scheme to build a railway from Granada to Murcia.
The articles focus on the completed and profitable...
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During World War II, whilst most of Europe suffered under the Nazi jackboot, a tiny speck on the map, Gibraltar, stood defiant. While Spain played a precarious game of neutrality, this formidable British rock became the linchpin for Allied victory. It wasn't just a fortress; it was a lifeline,...
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In the annals of nuclear history, one incident stands out as a stark reminder of the dangers and risks associated with nuclear weapons. The Palomares Incident, which took place in 1966, served as a wake-up call to the world, highlighting the potential consequences of a nuclear accident. This...
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The plastic greenhouses in the Campo de Dalias in Almeria are one of only three man made structures visible from space. They cover an area of over 46,000 hectares and have revolutionised the economy in the area. Of the eight Andalucian provinces, Almeria exports the most horticultural products. The...
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