Spain
Mexico Seeks Apology for Catholic Church's Role in the Spanish Conquest
In a letter to Pope Francis, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador also requested the temporary return of a number of artifacts
Why the Prado's Show on Women in Art Is Facing Accusations of Misogyny
Critics say the exhibition, centered on the Spanish art world between 1833 and 1931, echoes "the very misogyny it has sought to expose"
When Catherine of Aragon Led England's Armies to Victory Over Scotland
In 1513, Henry VIII's first queen—acting as regent in her husband's absence—secured a major triumph at the Battle of Flodden
Rare Edition of Shakespeare's Last Play Found in Spanish Library
The dusty volume may be the first copy of the Bard's dramatic works to circulate on Spanish soil
Researchers Identify Mexican Wreck as 19th-Century Maya Slave Ship
Spanish traders used the steamboat to transport enslaved Indigenous individuals to Cuba
Fingerprint Analysis Reveals New Insights on Prehistoric Rock Art's Creators
Study suggests an adult man and a juvenile girl crafted the red ocher paintings seen at Spain's Los Machos rock shelter
Remembering the Forgotten Women Writers of 17th-Century Spain
A show in Madrid highlights female authors who penned histories, biographies, poetry, novels, scripts and more
Aztec Palace and House Built by Hernán Cortés Unearthed in Mexico City
The Spanish conquistador's home stood on the site of the razed royal residence
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
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