Our anthologies of in depth articles will take us to destinations within the Mediterranean basin and without, looking at archaeological sites, visiting museums and exploring the landscape against which the events that have occurred over the last few thousand years have taken place. We will also be including accounts of some historical events that took place in the Mediterranean area that may be ancient or modern that I found unusual and fascinating or unknown and even more fascinating.
Each anthology will consist of a number of articles that make up a complete account. One of the beauties of this is that, as new information becomes available, we can continue our explorations and add updated articles.
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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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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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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. </p><p>The articles focus on the completed and profitable...
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