Explaining Franco to a German audience
A ZDF documentary available on Netflix and titled ‘The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator’ portrays the Spanish ‘caudillo’ as a ruthless criminal, without avoiding the complexities of his character
“There was no Reconquest. No military campaign lasts eight centuries”
In his new book, British historian Henry Kamen debunks the myths that are bound up in Spain’s identity, arguing that “current politicians have no idea what makes a nation”
Nicholas Negroponte: “Your children and my grandchildren will live to be 150”
The US tech visionary, founder of the MIT Media Lab, was in Madrid for a talk on innovation, and he spoke with EL PAÍS about his predictions for the future
Zygmunt Bauman, unlikely idol of Spanish protest movement, dies at 91
Polish-born thinker was revered by Spain’s ‘indignados’ for his critique of modern society
Zygmunt Bauman: “Social media are a trap”
The Polish-born sociologist is skeptical about the possibilities for political change
“We shouldn’t bring children up to believe in gods and fairies”
One of the best-known figures in the science world speaks to EL PAÍS
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- After having some fingers and his ears removed, The Black Alien abandons his body modification project
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