España

Madrid, Spain during the siege of 1939 while the Nazis bombed the city in support of General Franco's military coup. Reading the poems he wrote during those years, we get to discover the true nature of the author and his beliefs. In his book of poems España en el corazón he wrote a poem about a bombing he witnessed and where dozens of children died after a bomb fell on a school. Events like this made him write against nazism and in support of what he believed could bring peace, communism. This…

The most popular dancers in Morelos, Mexico are Los Chinelos. Their movements and costumes have captivated their audiences for many years. The live brass band that usually follows them during their performance, like the chinelos, is also a staple of Mexican pride and culture. The image and dance of Los Chinelos has spread to other states in Morelos and has even crossed the borders of Mexico into the United States. Los Chinelos have come to represent the national and regional identity of the…

Topic: Running in Barcelona If you are very fervent in keeping yourself fit and active, especially practicing running and you are in the city of Barcelona, then you are in the idea place. The best way to discovering any city is by running around it. There are different fascinating places for you to enjoy running while having a superb view of the Catalan city itself. In this article, we will explore several places for you to enjoy. You relax while we take the pain and hassle in letting you know…

Just two short weeks ago, our local private school association team played against a tough opponent near Birmingham, AL. Since I was not present at the game, I have to go off of the rumors reverberating at supersonic speeds through the thick Alabama haze. Apparently the refs were underqualified for our particular coaching staff and their athletes. What transpired got out of control with multiple personal fouls evidently called against the the wrong side plus parents displaying character that…

People should have a better understanding of how the United States interacts with other countries and cultures. This is important because people have different experiences and cultures. By learning about other people’s cultures, it may make us stronger and closer. Spain’s relations with other Western European powers have improved markedly since the early postwar years. What this means is that Spain was a little aggressive with…

picture of exotic Spain for Western audiences by drawing influence from increase cultural attention of Iberian Andalusi (Islamic) heritage present in Granada. Interest in Iberian Andalusi tradition began with the publication of Antigüedades árabes de España (1787-1804), an account of Arabic influence in Spain driven by the fascination of Andalusi textiles and remnants of the Alhambra. Exhibits related to Spain’s relationship to its Islamic past (711-1492) and contact with the Orient fascinated…

As we have primarily discussed the biological aspects of menopause and related terminology, a shift in focus to the social, cultural and political considerations of menopause must also be considered (McCrea, 1983). Throughout time, menopause has been affiliated with negative connotations. Sigmund Freud a prominent psychologist, described menopause as an “anxiety neurosis” and physical illness in the early twentieth century (McCrea, 1983). In 1925, psychologist Helen Deutsch wrote a book on a…

Stages of the Mexican government Mexico has had a very rich and interesting past. People have inhabited the land that is now known as Mexico since before 1500 B.C. (Mexico Timeline). For a couple millennia the inhabitants were Indians, however, it wasn 't until about 1110 that a group called the Aztecs moved in. They were overtaken around 1519 by Hernando Cortés and his men from Spain. For nearly 300 years Spain was the official ruler of Mexico, but the people of Mexico revolted at…

Many would associate the music of Spain with the traditional song and dance known as Flamenco. However, there are many other traditional songs and dances that are a key aspect of Spanish music. For instance, a Zarzuela, which is a Spanish traditional form of musical comedy which alternates between spoken and sung scenes, the latter incorporating operatic and popular song, as well as dance. Originating from Madrid, was very popular roughly around the 17th and 20th centuries. There are zarzuelas…

Stable government finances (Reuter Agency) A decade of solid fiscal management has left Brazil with a financial position that is the envy of the United States and most European countries. Its net debt-to-GDP ratio is slightly under 40 percent, and has steadily fallen in recent years. Part of Brazil's relatively rosy standing can be chalked up to favorable demographics, with a median age of 29.6 years -- compared to 37.1 in the United States and 43.8 in Italy. Brazil may inevitably face the…