Mogarraz: Portraits of a Pueblo
Find out about the 800 painted portraits that decorate the medieval Spanish village of Mogarraz, that have become a tourist attraction.
Málaga: A (sort of) river runs through it
Why is Málaga’s Guadalmedina river such an eyesore and what are the plans to make it more attractive for walkers and visitors.
The Countess, the castle and the colonia.
What links a medieval castle in a small Spanish town and a modern housing estate in Madrid? It’s Eugenia de Montijo; the last Empress of France.
History Lives in Carabanchel
A re-enactment of life in Iron Age and Roman Spain, in the Madrid suburb of Carabanchel that has a long and interesting history.
Pig Out! – The porcine traditions of La Alberca.
The medieval town of La Alberca in Spain is famous for its high quality ham and pig festival.
Seeing San Isidro
The celebration of Madrid’s patron Saint, San Isidro and the rare opportunity to see his preserved body.
Toledo Bridge and San Isidro
The life of Madrid’s patron saint San Isidro and the statue of him on the Toledo Bridge.
La Alberca: A portal to the past
The medieval town of La Alberca has a lot of history in its decorative doorways.
Welcome to Confused Heap of Facts!
Introduction to the history blog Confused Heap of Facts.
Belmonte and the Ruta de Quixote
The medieval town of Belmonte and its links with Cervantes’ Spanish literary classic: Don Quixote.