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1 day ago · The extremely critical view of early modern Catholicism is perhaps a slightly dated one (see, for instance, pp. 206–8): the faith is presented as a collective culture, one which served to bind its illiterate congregations into a sort of intellectual and cultural conformity (‘not so much a religion as a culture’). In turn this outlook ...
4 days ago · The authors propose that the study of Spanish fashion warrants a discussion of the political factors that helped to spread its influence to other European courts and the ‘dynastic and diplomatic agents who served as models of reference’ (p. 9), thus many of the essays focus on key figures responsible for disseminating Spanish clothing in ...
2 days ago · The bar culture in Spain is deeply ingrained in the country’s social fabric. Whether it’s the bustling streets of Barcelona or the charming alleys of Seville, bars are an integral part of the Spanish lifestyle. According to statistics, Spain has one bar for every 169 residents, making it the country with the highest number of bars in Europe.
- Hubert Wolf
5 days ago · Antoni Gaudí (born June 25, 1852, Reus, Spain—died June 10, 1926, Barcelona) was a Catalan architect, whose distinctive style is characterized by freedom of form, voluptuous colour and texture, and organic unity. Gaudí worked almost entirely in or near Barcelona. Much of his career was occupied with the construction of the Expiatory Temple ...
1 day ago · It is against to law to drive while using a hand-held cell phone. Denmark has an extensive and efficient public transportation system. Trains, buses, and ferries connect Copenhagen with other major cities in Denmark and with Norway, Sweden, Poland, and Germany. Bicycles are also widely used in Denmark.
5 days ago · 1. There is a stronger motherhood role in Italy than in Spain. In Italy, the mom, also known as “mamma,” plays a crucial role in the family. She’s like the backbone, holding everything together. Moms in Italy typically run the household, handle the money, and bring order to the family. Because of this, society highly respects them.
4 days ago · Sophie has previously spoken about having an eating disorder that was exacerbated by social media and life in the public eye. She told Elle UK in 2022, "For a long time, I was quite sick with an ...
