Botched Art Restoration Renders Virgin Mary Unrecognizable
The failed makeover—one of several to surface in Spain in recent years—has prompted calls for stricter regulation of the field
Fisherman Finds Suspected Medieval Statue in Spanish Riverbed
Researchers think the religious icon, which depicts the Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus, is about 700 years old
Renovations Reveal Rare Maya Murals Hidden in Guatemalan Home
The wall paintings may chart the decline of Spanish colonial influence and resurgence of indigenous culture
Likely Burial Site of Irish Hero ‘Red’ Hugh O’Donnell Found in Spain
The 16th-century chieftain fled his home country after suffering a devastating defeat at the Battle of Kinsale
Thrift Store Find Identified as Original Salvador Dalí Print
The Spanish Surrealist painted a series of 100 watercolors inspired by Dante’s “Divine Comedy”
Florida Treasure Hunters Unearth Trove of Silver Coins From 18th-Century Shipwreck
The find stems from a fleet of 11 Spanish ships that sank off the coast of Florida in 1715
Dozens of Historic Mexican Cookbooks Are Now Available Online
The University of Texas San Antonio’s vast collection makes traditional Mexican and Mexican-American cooking accessible
George Washington Saw a Future for America: Mules
A newly minted celebrity to the world, the future president used his position to procure his preferred beast of burden from the king of Spain
The Diplomatic Intrigue That Gave Morocco a Cameo Appearance in the U.S. Civil War
Confederate agents seeking European support were imprisoned by the U.S. consul, which ignited international protest
This Inca Idol Survived the Spanish Conquest. 500 Years Later, Archaeologists Are Unveiling Its History
A new analysis suggests the Pachacamac Idol, once thought destroyed, is probably older—and less bloody—than once believed
See Four Spanish Masterpieces Updated to Reflect the Consequences of Climate Change
Timed to coincide with the ongoing U.N. Climate Change Conference, the campaign is a digital effort to warn the world
The Distinctive ‘Habsburg Jaw’ Was Likely the Result of the Royal Family’s Inbreeding
New research finds correlation between how inbred rulers of a notoriously intermarrying dynasty were and the prominence of their jutting jaw
The Battle Over the Memory of the Spanish Civil War
How Spain chooses to memorialize Francisco Franco and the victims of his authoritarian regime is tearing the nation apart
Bankruptcy of U.K.’s Largest Travel Operator Strands Thousands of Vacationers
The U.K. government is undertaking the largest repatriation effort since WWII to bring home 150,000 Thomas Cook customers
Drought Reveals Dolmen of Guadalperal, Popularly Dubbed ‘Spanish Stonehenge’
Construction of a dam and reservoir in 1963 flooded the archaeological site, submerging the megalith monument and hiding it from view
There’s a Chapel Located Inside a Volcano in Spain
The site has been a place of worship since the Middle Ages, but its exact origins remain a mystery
Statue of St. George Undergoes ‘Unrestoration’ to Salvage Botched Paint Job
A 2018 restoration attempt left the 16th-century statue looking like a cartoon character
137 Years After Construction Began, La Sagrada Familia Receives Building Permit
The church’s trustees hope to complete construction by 2026, the centenary of architect Antoni Gaudi’s death
The Smoked Paprika Museum in Spain Honors a Family Tradition
In Extremadura, entire families participate in harvesting peppers and making smoked paprika
Barcelona School Commission Evaluates 600 Children’s Books for Sexist Content
One-third of the books were removed for promoting gender stereotypes at a critical point in childhood development
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