The Archives of La Mancha

"Once upon a time in a land far away...". A history of Spain and Iberia and their impact on the world.

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Josep Lluis Facerias, The "Face" of the Anti-Franco Resistance

Born in 1920, Josep Lluís I Facerias, nicknamed “Face”, was an important part of the resistance against a Francoist Spain. At the beginning...

Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Todos somos Calaveras: The Traditions of Día de los Muertos

A celebration of life is not what comes to mind to most non-Hispanic individuals when they hear about Día de los Muertos (Day of the...

Monday, April 9, 2018

Buenaventura Durruti, The Anarchist Who Fought Fascism Head-On

“It is we [the workers] who built these palaces and cities, here in Spain and in America and everywhere. We, the workers. We can build othe...

Friday, March 9, 2018

Juan de Pareja, Afro-Spanish Artist From the Court of Phillip IV

Spanish Baroque painter, Juan de Pareja’s life is enigmatic. Born into slavery around 1606 in the city of Comarca, ...

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Capela dos Ossos: Portugal's Chapel of Bones

Above the white-painted brick entrance to Capela dos Ossos, is a sign that reads, “Nós ossos que aqui estamos, pelos vossos esperamos....

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