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Why do Spain’s civil guards wear those strange hats?
SPANISH HISTORY

Why do Spain’s civil guards wear those strange hats?

The tiny island that is Spanish for half the year, and French the other half
FRENCH HISTORY

The tiny island that is Spanish for half the year, and French the other half

Did you know that there's an island that is French for half the year and Spanish the other half? Not only that, it has a particularly bizarre history involving princess-swaps and hostage-handovers. Welcome to 'Pheasant Island'.

Why does France give a gift of three cows to Spain every year?
SPANISH HISTORY

Why does France give a gift of three cows to Spain every year?

Spain to relocate remains of fascist party founder
HISTORY

Spain to relocate remains of fascist party founder

HISTORY

The one thing to know about each of Spain’s ‘crazy’ kings and queens

The one thing to know about each of Spain’s ‘crazy’ kings and queens
SPANISH HISTORY

How Spain’s Vigo celebrates kicking out Napoleon

How Spain’s Vigo celebrates kicking out Napoleon
SPANISH HISTORY

13 changes you may have missed about Spain’s new ‘Civil War’ law

13 changes you may have missed about Spain’s new ‘Civil War’ law
SPANISH HISTORY

Eight Spanish towns and cities that were once capitals

Eight Spanish towns and cities that were once capitals
Far right and police clash as Spain’s fascist leader re-buried
HISTORY

Far right and police clash as Spain’s fascist leader re-buried

Why does Valencia have so many blooming oranges?
FOOD & DRINK

Why does Valencia have so many blooming oranges?

The story of the Spanish village that went from being called Black to White
SPANISH HISTORY

The story of the Spanish village that went from being called Black to White

POLITICS

Spain’s Franco-era policeman ‘Billy el niño’ has medals withdrawn

Spain’s Franco-era policeman ‘Billy el niño’ has medals withdrawn