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.
Seeing San Isidro
The celebration of Madrid’s patron Saint, San Isidro and the rare opportunity to see his preserved body.
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.