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Prehistoric Human Footprints Unearthed in Spain are Nearly 300,000 Years Old and Unique in All of Europe
The 87 homind footprints at Matalascañas have now been determined to be 300,000 years old, placing them at a time of global climate change.
'Ground Breaking' Patient Who Survived 12 Different Types of Cancer Could Hold Key to Detection and Treating
A unique patient who has survived a dozen different types of cancer tumors has scientists looking to harness their powers for treatments.
Hero Honeymooners Rescue Sleeping Babies from Burning Nursery in Spain: 'Instinct Took Over'
The newlywed 38-year-olds were on their way to tour a park when they saw a group of women standing around panicking next to a doorway.
Ancient Cultures May Hold the Key To Keeping Buildings Cool in a Changing Climate
Mughal India or the Ancient Persians had ways of keeping cool that combined simple physics with beautiful architectural design.
Watch a Drone Save a 14-Year-old From Drowning in Powerful Spanish Current
A pioneering drone lifeguard service rolled out across Spanish beaches has saved the life of a 14-year-old boy as he struggled against a powerful current. General Drones supplies 30 surf rescue drones with operators to lifeguard stations across 22 beaches along Spain's coast. The company released a compelling video of the recent rescue in Valencia. […]
Earliest Evidence of Modern Humans in Europe Dates back 65K years-After Jaw Bone is Discovered in Spain
It's not a neanderthal, but it's maybe not homo sapien, which means 65,000 years ago, a mysterious ancestor had already reached Europe.
Words Engraved on a Bronze Hand May Rewrite History for a Small but Special People
The Hand of Irulegi is a bronze good luck amulet that seems to be carved with words in the language that predates modern Basque.
Europe's First-Ever Private Rocket Blasts Off to Space Thanks to Spanish Company PLD
Designed as a lighter, cheaper way for to put satellites into orbit, the Miura has a payload of 220 pounds (100 kg).
24,000-Year-Old Cave Art Suddenly Found in Well-Known Paleolithic Cave Shelter in Spain
It wasn't until 2021 that scientists discovered rock art that seemed to depict extinct animals that would have roamed the paleolithic Europe.
Zero-Waste Recycling on Mallorca Turns Crushed Stone and Ceramic into Awesome New Material
Not only does this green building material create zero additional waste products, but no additional emissions from transportation.
Spain Generates 50% of its Power From Renewables in 2023, With Portugal Set to Hit 100%
Portugal beat a 9-year record when in March 2023, it generated 103% of its monthly energy consumption with renewable sources.
The Only Piece of Roman Pottery Inscribed with Poet Virgil's Verse Discovered
As to why it was on the bottom of the olive oil amphora and who put it there, the authors of the study have no answers.
Sealed Vial Reveals the Smell of Ancient Rome With Patchouli Scents From Time of Jesus
A real whiff of ancient Rome from 2,000 years ago was unleashed as a sealed vial of Roman perfume has been opened.
Much Like Stonehenge, Solstice Sunlight Would Have Danced on the Walls of This Neolithic Spanish Tomb
Reprinted with permission from World at Large, an independent news outlet covering conflict, travel, science, conservation, and health and fitness. Archaeologists working in Spain's most famous archaeological site have uncovered a 5,400-year-old tomb that perfectly aligns to the summer solstice sunrise in such a way as to be described as "domesticated sunlight". That strange term is […]
Two Hikers on the Camino Del Santiago Find Lasting Love After Facing Uncertain Futures
Ten years ago, an American and a Dane went to find themselves on the Camino del Santiago—but they really found each other.
Treasure For 3 Miles: A Scatter Trail from the Most Famous Shipwreck is Uncovered Behind the Maravillas
After years of underwater archaeology, a sprawling trail of scattered treasure has been uncovered from the Spanish shipwreck Maravillas.
Thousands of Years Ago, a Woman Underwent Two Surgeries to Her Head-and Survived Both Procedures
It's a stunning demonstration of medical knowledge and acumen for a people who had only just barely worked out the smithing of copper tools.
Fishermen Rescue Young Dolphin While its Mother Held it Afloat as it was Trapped in Anchor Line-WATCH
Video captures heartwarming rescue when fishermen saved a young dolphin tangled in rope while its mother desperately tried to keep it afloat.
Barcelona Church Under Construction for 141 Years Finally Gets its 4 Towers-Named Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Now only the tower of Jesus remains unfinished, and when the scaffolding is finally pulled down it will be the tallest cathedral in Europe.
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