75 years of 'The Hive': censored for immorality and pornography, it leaked 'drop by drop' and consecrated the controversial Nobel Camilo José Cela
On the 75th anniversary of Camilo José Cela's controversial novel 'La Colmena,' the piece examines its initial censorship in Spain and its eventual publication in Argentina during Perón's government.
The Government Fails to Comply with the Fight It Championed by Law Against the Francoist Pillage of Art
Spain's government has not met the deadlines set by the Democratic Memory Law for the restitution of art seized during the Franco regime, leading to a loss of hope for the recovery of thousands of confiscated artworks.
Madrid museum shuffles its pack charting decades of rapid change in Spain
The Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid presents a new exhibition showcasing 403 works of contemporary art that chronicle Spain's socio-historical transformations over the past 50 years.
Living and Dying (and Doing Politics) in Franco's Spain
The article discusses the newly translated work of Spanish author Carmen Martín Gaite, highlighting its exploration of life and memory against the backdrop of Franco's regime.
Carolina testifies before a judge about the execution of her grandfather during Franco's regime: 'My grandmother and mother would be proud'
Carolina Martínez appears in court to testify about her grandfather's execution during Franco's regime, reflecting on her family's history and loss.
Nicolás Sánchez-Albornoz turns 100: "You can be very conservative, but nobody likes to have children torn from their mothers"
Nicolás Sánchez-Albornoz, a historian and the first director of the Instituto Cervantes, celebrates his 100th birthday, reflecting on his life of exiles and the rise of far-right movements.
Nuclear Nostalgia
The article discusses Spain's historical efforts to develop nuclear capabilities under Franco's regime, highlighting the 1966 incident in Palomares.
The Stella club of Madrid, the pioneering swimming pool for bikinis and topless during Franco's regime, becomes a convent school that prohibits "skirts above the knee"
The historic Stella club in Madrid, once a symbol of freedom during Franco's regime, is now being transformed into a convent school imposing strict dress codes on students.
Journalist Carlos Hernández dies, who investigated Franco's concentration camps
Carlos Hernández, a journalist dedicated to human rights and known for his investigations into concentration camps in Spain during the Franco regime, has passed away at the age of 56.
🎙️ PODCAST | The Beret - Episode 9
This episode of the podcast reflects on Spain's closed borders during Franco's regime, emphasizing personal stories of filmmakers and writers who experienced limited travel opportunities before the advent of democracy.
'Red' Prisoners at the Service of Francoism (and Companies)
The article discusses a historical request made by a company in 1938 to use republican prisoners for labor on a dam project under Franco's regime.
Former mayor of Valencia Ricard Pérez Casado passes away at 80
Ricard Pérez Casado, recognized as the first democratic mayor of Valencia after Franco's regime, has died at the age of 80.
Maldonado 65, the worst workplace accident in Spain where 102 workers died and whose causes Francoism sought to conceal
The article discusses the 1944 Maldonado 65 building collapse in Madrid, which resulted in the deaths of 102 workers, an event obscured by the Franco regime.
The 1,500 letters María wrote during Franco's regime to her exiled son: 'I have kept them like a treasure'
María Fernández Grandizo penned 1,500 letters to her son during the Franco regime, preserving them as precious artifacts amidst the family’s political turmoil and exile.
A Head of Franco Returned by Messenger: The Struggle Between a Sculptor and the Provincial Government of Álava in 1947
As the 50th anniversary of Francisco Franco's death approaches, the Provincial Government of Álava is engaged in an investigation to revoke any remaining honorary titles from his regime.
The Motherwell Painting That Franco Wanted to Hide
Newly released documents from the MoMA shed light on a famous episode of artistic censorship during the Franco regime in post-war Spain.
He inherited the dictator Franco, and then his move shocked the world and Spain
Juan Carlos I, who ruled Spain from 1975 to 2014, is a controversial figure credited with Spain's transition to democracy despite his ascent to the throne under an authoritarian regime.
Children and Grandchildren of Francoists Who Publicly Denounce Their Crimes: "I Will Die at Peace with My Conscience"
Children and grandchildren of former Francoists are publicly denouncing their ancestors' crimes, highlighting ongoing efforts to locate the remains of victims from the Franco regime in Spain.
PODCAST | Censorship - Episode 4
The podcast discusses the censorship in Spain during Franco's regime, focusing on how films and songs promoting themes of homosexuality and peace were banned.
The inaction of the City Council of Seville paralyzes the exhumation of the largest mass grave from the Civil War in the city
The Seville City Council's refusal of a 200,000 euro state subsidy and lack of initiative has halted the exhumation of the city's largest Civil War mass grave, which contains 7,440 bodies including victims of Franco's regime.
Franco, that 'bro': the challenge of addressing the trivialization of the dictatorship in class
A high school class in Logroño discusses the trivialization of Franco's dictatorship, with students showing engagement and a sense of the topic's importance and controversy.