One leg, an eye and an arm vs. England
In 1741 Blas de Lezo prevented a massive invasion force from taking Cartagena de Indias
Anal sex and other beliefs
Isabelle Stoffel takes her hit monologue 'The Surrender' from Madrid to Edinburgh
Zala, General Franco’s Jewish buddy
The dictator invited the flamboyant businessman into his most intimate circle of friends He was an adventure seeker who had escaped from Nazi Germany
The tall tale of Agustín Luengo
The 2.35-meter Spaniard agreed to sell his body to the Museum of Anthropology The giant wanted to fall in love and raise a family but was viewed as a monster
Antonio Muñoz Molina wins Prince of Asturias Letters Prize
Novelist and essayist becomes first Spaniard to take honor in 15 years
"I can feel the will to change and improve among these musicians"
Conducting prodigy David Afkham will take over the Orquesta Nacional in 2014
‘Poet in New York’ the way García Lorca conceived it
For the first time ever, bookstores will be selling the collection of poems that the Spanish writer gave to his publisher just weeks before dying
A peek at the Duchess of Alba’s treasure
A new exhibition in Madrid will provide the most comprehensive review ever of the legacy of a dynasty that stretches all the way back to the 14th century
The endless wait for the Popular Party’s Patronage Law
A bill that would encourage private spending in the arts is facing stiff opposition The Treasury is not keen to support legislation that encourages tax exemptions
Education chief who may have spoken his mind too often
José Ignacio Wert is proving to be the most controversial minister in Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s government
The chefs' top 'chiringuitos'
Ferran Adrià and other big names choose their favorite beach bars
New Cervantes Institute status to give director political punch
Cultural institution chief will have secretary of state rank Move comes after years of ministerial infighting over control