Franco
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Economy

Spain Half a Century After Franco: How the Past Shapes the Present
Spain marks 50 years since Franco's death. The influence of the old elites is still felt today. How the past…
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Franco

Why an Abandoned Sanatorium in Zaragoza Has Become a Magnet for Halloween Tourists
In Zaragoza province stands an abandoned building that attracts fans of the mysterious and the legendary. With Halloween approaching, this…
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Madrid

The World’s Longest Basilica Is in Madrid—Carved Directly Into a Mountain
Hidden in the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains sits a unique structure: the largest basilica on the planet, carved deep inside…
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France

Confessions of Juan Carlos I: Revelations on Franco, Millions, and the Rift with His Son
Juan Carlos I unveils unknown details of his life, his relationship with Franco, and the scandals that shook Spain. His…
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Spain

Popular Party to Boycott Debate on 1975 Executions in Spanish Congress
The Partido Popular has declined to participate in an event about the 1975 executions. Party representatives do not consider those…
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Madrid

Government Building in Madrid Designated as Site of Memory for Franco Dictatorship
Spanish authorities have officially granted the building at Puerta del Sol the status of a site of memory for the…
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Celebrities

The Spanish Legacy of Queen Fabiola: Aristocracy, Faith, and a Hidden Friendship with Dictator Franco
A Spanish aristocrat who became Queen of Belgium. Her life remained closely tied to her homeland. She left a significant…
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Castilla y León

Mystery of Los Garbanzos Couple’s Disappearance Solved in León
Nearly 80 years after a mysterious crime in León province, the identities of the 1936 victims have been established. Researcher…
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Extremadura

Mass Grave of Spanish Civil War Victims Discovered in Extremadura
Remains of more than twenty people killed during the Spanish Civil War have been found in a mine in Extremadura.…
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Spain

Fifty Years Since the Baena Execution and the Last Franco-Era Death Sentences
Spain commemorates the last death sentences of the Franco era. The Baena family spent nearly 50 years fighting to restore…
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Asturias

Historic Franco Family Estate in Asturias Struggles to Find Buyer
For several years now, a famous estate in Asturias where Francisco Franco and Carmen Polo spent their wedding night has…
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Madrid

Madrid Architecture Under Franco: From Imperial Ambitions to Functionality
In the 1950s, the architectural approach of the Franco regime in Spain began to shift. The evolution is evident in…














