Podcasts about Iberian

Wolves and other apex predators play a critical role in their ecosystems,, but they are often feared and vilified by humans. Katie Stacey explores this tension in her book No Paradise with Wolves. The book follows the journey of Katie and her partner as they restore their farm in Northern Spain, while simultaneously learning about and advocating for protection of the local environment, specifically the Iberian wolf. Katie shares insights from years of conservation storytelling and her lived experiences. Her story is an inspiring example of how humans can coexist with other species, even the "big, bag wolf." Resources discussed in this episode:No Paradise with Wolves bookWild FincaWild Finca InstagramThe Wild ShiftHow Wolves Change RiversRebecca HoskinsWilding bookBraiding Sweetgrass bookThe Wildlife TrustsRSPBHave an idea for an episode? You can email host Jennifer Hetzel at sustainablygeeky@gmail.com.Like the show? Support us at Buy Me a Coffee, and rate/review us wherever you listen. You can also find us on Facebook, X and Instagram.Listen and subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and YouTube.

Written by Professor Santiago Fouz-Hernández (Durham University), The Films of Bigas Luna (Manchester UP, 2025) is the first comprehensive English-language study of the complete filmography of Spanish filmmaker Bigas Luna, spanning from Tatuaje (1976) to DiDi Hollywood (2010).Engaging with theoretical frameworks such as haptic cinema, erotic cinema, auteur theory, and studies of gender, sexuality, and national identity, the book situates close readings of Bigas Luna's films within broader discussions of production and marketing. Fouz Hernández draws on extensive archival research―including original screenplays, press materials, and interviews with industry professionals―while engaging with previous scholarship in multiple languages.Structured into five thematic chapters, the book explores key concerns in Bigas Luna's work, including genre, gender representation, Iberian and Mediterranean identities, and meta-cinematic narratives. It can be read as a cohesive study of his oeuvre or as a reference for specific films. The interview is hosted by Dr Fiona Noble, Lecturer in Spanish and Latin American Studies at the University of Stirling, Scotland, and the author of Subversive Spanish Cinema: The Politics of Performance (Bloomsbury, 2020). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Written by Professor Santiago Fouz-Hernández (Durham University), The Films of Bigas Luna (Manchester UP, 2025) is the first comprehensive English-language study of the complete filmography of Spanish filmmaker Bigas Luna, spanning from Tatuaje (1976) to DiDi Hollywood (2010).Engaging with theoretical frameworks such as haptic cinema, erotic cinema, auteur theory, and studies of gender, sexuality, and national identity, the book situates close readings of Bigas Luna's films within broader discussions of production and marketing. Fouz Hernández draws on extensive archival research―including original screenplays, press materials, and interviews with industry professionals―while engaging with previous scholarship in multiple languages.Structured into five thematic chapters, the book explores key concerns in Bigas Luna's work, including genre, gender representation, Iberian and Mediterranean identities, and meta-cinematic narratives. It can be read as a cohesive study of his oeuvre or as a reference for specific films. The interview is hosted by Dr Fiona Noble, Lecturer in Spanish and Latin American Studies at the University of Stirling, Scotland, and the author of Subversive Spanish Cinema: The Politics of Performance (Bloomsbury, 2020). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

Written by Professor Santiago Fouz-Hernández (Durham University), The Films of Bigas Luna (Manchester UP, 2025) is the first comprehensive English-language study of the complete filmography of Spanish filmmaker Bigas Luna, spanning from Tatuaje (1976) to DiDi Hollywood (2010).Engaging with theoretical frameworks such as haptic cinema, erotic cinema, auteur theory, and studies of gender, sexuality, and national identity, the book situates close readings of Bigas Luna's films within broader discussions of production and marketing. Fouz Hernández draws on extensive archival research―including original screenplays, press materials, and interviews with industry professionals―while engaging with previous scholarship in multiple languages.Structured into five thematic chapters, the book explores key concerns in Bigas Luna's work, including genre, gender representation, Iberian and Mediterranean identities, and meta-cinematic narratives. It can be read as a cohesive study of his oeuvre or as a reference for specific films. The interview is hosted by Dr Fiona Noble, Lecturer in Spanish and Latin American Studies at the University of Stirling, Scotland, and the author of Subversive Spanish Cinema: The Politics of Performance (Bloomsbury, 2020). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Written by Professor Santiago Fouz-Hernández (Durham University), The Films of Bigas Luna (Manchester UP, 2025) is the first comprehensive English-language study of the complete filmography of Spanish filmmaker Bigas Luna, spanning from Tatuaje (1976) to DiDi Hollywood (2010).Engaging with theoretical frameworks such as haptic cinema, erotic cinema, auteur theory, and studies of gender, sexuality, and national identity, the book situates close readings of Bigas Luna's films within broader discussions of production and marketing. Fouz Hernández draws on extensive archival research―including original screenplays, press materials, and interviews with industry professionals―while engaging with previous scholarship in multiple languages.Structured into five thematic chapters, the book explores key concerns in Bigas Luna's work, including genre, gender representation, Iberian and Mediterranean identities, and meta-cinematic narratives. It can be read as a cohesive study of his oeuvre or as a reference for specific films. The interview is hosted by Dr Fiona Noble, Lecturer in Spanish and Latin American Studies at the University of Stirling, Scotland, and the author of Subversive Spanish Cinema: The Politics of Performance (Bloomsbury, 2020). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

Welcome back to the EUVC Podcast, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture.In this pitch episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Pedro Ribeiro Santos, Partner at Armilar, to walk LPs through the story, strategy, and succession plan behind Armilar Fund IV — the firm's new pan-European early-stage fund.Armilar is one of Europe's longest-standing independent tech VCs and Portugal's original venture firm. Born inside a bank 25 years ago, spun out almost a decade ago, and now a multi-generational partnership, the firm has backed some of Portugal's most important tech companies and quietly built a track record of dragons (fund-returners), not just unicorns.Fund IV doubles down on what the team knows best: early-stage, tech-intensive companies across data, digitalization, and connectivity, with a strong focus on Portugal & Spain and selective investments across the rest of Europe.ShareHere's what's covered:01:17 | What is “Armilar”?02:30 | Origins & Spinout 03:40 | Why being based in Portugal with almost no local ecosystem 04:50 | From US to Europe, Then Back Home 07:22 | Fund IV in a Nutshell 09:44 | Geography & LP Backbone11:41 | Track Record, DPI & Dragons 13:51 | Selected Portfolio & Staying Power 16:19 | Team & Generational Design 21:38 | Iberia's State of Play (Portugal & Spain) 27:45 | Golden Visa & LP Angle 29:29 | Closing & What LPs Should Care About

Dragones en el páramo galáctico Dragons on the galactic moor Músicas tan variopintas como el mundo nos sorprenden en esta edición de Mundofonías, hablándonos de dragones, lágrimas, perlas, ramas, páramos, sopas, aperitivos, voces, huellas, casamientos y descasamientos. Suena música con aires de Armenia, Albania, Alemania, los Balcanes, los países nórdicos y los ibéricos, Argentina, Perú y Colombia, a partir de muy recientes ediciones discográficas que nos ofrecen mil tratamientos a partir de la música de raíz, desde rudas guitarras a los ecos de las voces indígenas. Music as diverse as the world itself surprises us in this edition of Mundofonías, speaking of dragons, tears, pearls, branches, moors, soups, appetisers, voices, footprints, weddings and unweddings. We hear music with flavours of Armenia, Albania, Germany, the Balkans, the Nordic and the Iberian countries, Argentina, Peru and Colombia, drawn from very recent record releases that offer a thousand different approaches to root music, from raw guitars to the echoes of indigenous voices. - Victoria Alexanyan - Yerangi - Vishap - Hersi Matmuja & Jacopo Conoci - Dada - Lum - Borsch4Breakfast - Borsch auf dem Gelben Wagen - Appetizer - Maria Kalaniemi & Pekko Käppi - Maanitus - Tåreportens pärla - Trio Mio - Ping syndrome - Dansant - Gangar - BomBom [+ Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen, Martin Steinum Brun, Karl Seglem] - BomBom [single] - El Naán - A la rama - Versos del páramo negro - Magalí Sare - Sirviñaco - Descasada, vol. 1 - Ranil y su Conjunto Tropical - Galaxia tropical - Galaxia tropical - Yeison Landero - Época de oro - Landero vive - Yaki Kandru - Canto de amor wayana / Río negro / Edanaka - Voces huellas 📸 El Naán

Spain is not a single story. It's a living archive of human history. And it's written in our DNA.In this episode of Spanish Loops, Fran and I explore Spanish heritage and the extraordinary mix of cultures that shaped the people of the Iberian Peninsula. This land has never been the edge of Europe; it has always been a crossroads. For thousands of years, civilizations passed through, settled, mixed, and moved on leaving behind genetic, cultural, and historical fingerprints that still define Spain today.Celts, Romans, Phoenicians, Visigoths, Sephardic Jews, North African populations, and centuries of Islamic presence all contributed to what we now call Iberian ancestry. In this conversation, we explore how migration, coexistence, conflict, and exchange shaped Spanish identity not just in monuments or traditions, but deep inside our genes.Fran shares his own DNA results. Jorge shares his. Together, we go beyond percentages and colourful maps to explain what ancestry tests really mean and what they don't. Because there is no such thing as “pure” Spanish blood. (Almost)What exists instead is one of the most complex and fascinating genetic mosaics in Europe.This episode connects history, genetics, and modern Spanish culture to answer questions many people ask but few explore deeply.Why does Spain feel so layered?Why do traditions, food, accents, and attitudes change from region to region?Why does Spain sit culturally between Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean world?Understanding Iberian DNA heritage helps us understand modern Spain, its diversity, its contradictions, and its richness. It also reminds us that identity is not about borders or labels, but about movement, adaptation, and shared humanity.If you're curious about ancestry, fascinated by human migration, or looking to understand Spain beyond clichés, this episode of Spanish Loops will change how you see the past and how you see yourself.Listen now and discover how history still lives inside us.

Spain is not a single story. It's a living archive of human history. And it's written in our DNA.In this episode of Spanish Loops, Fran and I explore Spanish heritage and the extraordinary mix of cultures that shaped the people of the Iberian Peninsula. This land has never been the edge of Europe; it has always been a crossroads. For thousands of years, civilizations passed through, settled, mixed, and moved on leaving behind genetic, cultural, and historical fingerprints that still define Spain today.Celts, Romans, Phoenicians, Visigoths, Sephardic Jews, North African populations, and centuries of Islamic presence all contributed to what we now call Iberian ancestry. In this conversation, we explore how migration, coexistence, conflict, and exchange shaped Spanish identity not just in monuments or traditions, but deep inside our genes.Fran shares his own DNA results. Jorge shares his. Together, we go beyond percentages and colourful maps to explain what ancestry tests really mean and what they don't. Because there is no such thing as “pure” Spanish blood. (Almost)What exists instead is one of the most complex and fascinating genetic mosaics in Europe.This episode connects history, genetics, and modern Spanish culture to answer questions many people ask but few explore deeply.Why does Spain feel so layered?Why do traditions, food, accents, and attitudes change from region to region?Why does Spain sit culturally between Europe, Africa, and the Mediterranean world?Understanding Iberian DNA heritage helps us understand modern Spain, its diversity, its contradictions, and its richness. It also reminds us that identity is not about borders or labels, but about movement, adaptation, and shared humanity.If you're curious about ancestry, fascinated by human migration, or looking to understand Spain beyond clichés, this episode of Spanish Loops will change how you see the past and how you see yourself.Listen now and discover how history still lives inside us.

Dedicamos la primera parte del programa al repaso de los tres discos favoritos de Mundofonías de febrero del 2026, que nos traen los músicos malienses Neba Solo & Benego Diakité, el francés migratorio Jocelyn Mienniel y los italianos del Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino. Continuamos en Italia, con un homenaje al músico y profesional de otros ámbitos de la música Erasmo Treglia, para desembocar en la crónica del festival Sur Jahan, en Bengala Occidental, en la India, escuchando músicas ibéricas, bengalíes, letonas y danesas que sonaron por allí. We devote the first part of the programme to a review of Mundofonías’ three favourite albums of February 2026, brought to us by the Malian musicians Neba Solo & Benego Diakité, the French migratory artist Jocelyn Mienniel and the Italian group Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino. We continue in Italy with a tribute to the musician and professional in other areas of music Erasmo Treglia, before moving on to a chronicle of the Sur Jahan festival in West Bengal, in India, listening to Iberian, Bengali, Latvian and Danish music that was played there. Favoritos de febrero February favorites - Neba Solo & Benego Diakité - Kodonaw - A djinn and a hunter went walking - Jocelyn Mienniel - Mina zuki - Les instruments migrateurs - Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino - A mmera a Lecce - Il mito Erasmo Treglia y Sur Jahan Erasmo Treglia and Sur Jahan - Acquaragia Drom - Tammuriata del camafro - Mister Romanò - Vigüela - La tía Pitita (peretas) - We - Girish Mandal - Ami jar ghare bas kori - Baul vol. 1: a compilation of Baul songs [V.A.] - Saucējas - Prūjom juoīt, prūjom juoīt - Trīci, munu ustabeni! - Svøbsk - Den langfingrede - Sorgenfri - Zafir - Citywalk-women's talk - Klang i natten Crónica: Report: - Sur Jahan (IN) In memoriam: - Erasmo Treglia

Miramos uno de los mejores fondos españoles del último ejercicio, el Aura Iberian Equity de Solventis, de la mano de su gestor, Jordi Sebastià y de Johan Svensson, director de renta variable de la firma.

Send us a textWhat if a theme park felt like one sweeping coastline, where every turn on the path opened to another country across the water? We set our sights on the Mediterranean and build a Disney-style destination that blends living folklore, IP favorites, and seaside hospitality—sparked by the bright kick of a limoncello mule.We start with two complementary master plans. One, Solaria Kingdom, assembles five distinct lands—Italy, Greece, Iberia, Arabia and Persia, plus a Star Wars nod to Tunisia—around lagoons and layered sightlines. The other shapes a horseshoe park on Valencia's coast with a rotating marble-and-gold wishing star as the icon, visible from every land and designed to harmonize with Greek temples and Spanish bell towers. Both approaches favor connected views: castles and stars that “translate” architecturally from different vantage points, giving each land its own face while preserving a unified world.IP comes to life through culture-forward design. Star Wars: Villains of Mos Eisley embraces Tatooine's cinematic roots with a sandcrawler shop, a build-your-own remote pod racer, and a Boonta Eve race that pits four vehicles side by side on a desert track. Italy's Porto Fantasia pairs Pinocchio with Luca in a Vespa ride through a bustling port town, all horns, laundry lines, and festival banners. Greece rises to a peak with a Mount Olympus coaster diving in and out over the sea and a waterfront of tavernas serving fish, gyros, pastries, and strong coffee. Wish anchors the emotional center: a Rosas castle with live Storytellers Hall productions and an interactive Wish Station where guests send their wishes skyward and return later for a keepsake moment.We round out the shoreline with an Iberian fishing village animated by marionettes and street performers, a respectful split of Persian and Arabian spaces—including jewel gardens and shaded water features—and the Valencia Grand Prix, a Cars 2 racing district with family-speed thrills and pit-lane eats. A low-rise Stella Marina hotel sits right on the edge with a private gate and boat access, making arrival feel like part of the story.Ready to stroll the bay, ride a Vespa past café tables, and chase a pod racer across the dunes? Press play, share with a friend who loves park design, and tell us which land you'd visit first. If this tour sparks ideas, leave a review, subscribe for more creative builds, and send us your wish for the next land we should design.

Escuchamos algunos de los discos seleccionados entre los mejores del año en la LIMúR, la Lista Ibérica de Músicas de Raíz, por su panel internacional de especialistas, dándole la enhorabuena a Radio Tarifa por situarse en el puesto número uno. Completamos el programa con más novedades ibéricas, viajando por el País Vasco, Cataluña, Portugal, el País Valenciano, Madrid, Murcia y las Baleares, con alguna que otra conexión itálica. We listen to some of the albums selected among the best of the year in LIMúR, the Iberian Roots Music Chart, as chosen by its international panel of specialists, and we congratulate Radio Tarifa for reaching the number one position. We complete the programme with more Iberian new releases, travelling through the Basque Country, Catalonia, Portugal, the Valencian Country, Madrid, Murcia and the Balearic Islands, with some Italian connections. - Besaide - Hernamuin - Hirusta - Libérica / Manel Fortià - El rossinyol - Alé: Iberian chants - Carminho - Eu vou morrer de amor ou resistir (fado súplica) - Eu vou morrer de amor ou resistir - Mara Aranda - Los kaveyos tuyos - Sefarad en el corazón de Bulgaria - Radio Tarifa - Quel sol che raggia - La noche - InTactvs - La manfredina - Ch'amor mi prese - Citra - Marineria antiga de Castelló - Música tradicional valenciana "sense aditius" - Malvariche - Peretas del Cabrera - Te canto las 40 - Ovella Negra - Cercaviles de Muro - Va de mescles! - Raül Refree - Mara l'acqua - San Paolo di Galatina - Raquel Tavares - A viela - Deles por mim e à antiga - (Besaide - Arroztaperrako kalejira - Hirusta)

Patricia Caicedo is a soprano, musicologist, and physician. Her work redefines the canon of classical vocal music by centering Latin American and Iberian art song. She has authored sixteen books, including the landmark "The Latin American Art Song: Sounds of the Imagined Nations" and "We Are What We Listen To: The Impact of Music on Individual and Social Health." As a performer, Caicedo has established herself as one of the leading interpreters of Iberian and Latin American art song. She talks about her background and the repertoire she aims to elevate in the world of music. Caicedo was artist-in-residence at the UO's School of Music and Dance January 20-22, 2026. She shared her expertise in Latin American and Iberian vocal music with lectures, performances, and a masterclass.

Transglobal World Music Chart: Enero 2026 Transglobal World Music Chart: January 2026 Repaso libre a la Transglobal World Music Chart de este mes, confeccionada a través de la votación de un panel de divulgadores de las músicas del mundo de todos los continentes, del que los hacedores de Mundofonías somos cocreadores y coimpulsores. Exploramos sones ibéricos, caribeños, argentinos, afrooccidentales y etíopes, para rematar con el número 1, el proyecto indonesio-neerlandés Nusantara Beat. ¡Feliz año nuevo! Our loose overview of this month’s Transglobal World Music Chart, created through the voting of a panel of world music disseminators from all continents, of which the makers of Mundofonías are co-creators and co-promoters. We explore Iberian, Caribbean, Argentine, West African and Ethiopian sounds, and wrap up with the number 1, the Indonesian–Dutch project Nusantara Beat. Happy new year! - Krama - El ressò - Stanbrook - Roël Calister - Tumb'i zumbi - The work of songs - Marco Grancelli - Alma challuera - Camino trunco - Sahad - Ndakaaru - African west station - Xabi Aburruzaga - Afreekandango - Bask - Either/Orchestra & Ethiopian Guests - Qelemewa - Éthiopiques 32: Nalbandian l’Éthiopien / The Ethiopian - Gangbé Brass Band - C'est ma vie - From Ouidah to another world - Muluken Mèllèssè - Yemendjar shegga - Éthiopiques 31 - Guitari Baro - Lamban blues - Guitari Baro - Nusantara Beat - Gapura - Nusantara Beat - (Either/Orchestra & Ethiopian Guests - Eyeye - Éthiopiques 32: Nalbandian l’Éthiopien / The Ethiopian)

The guys cover a creepy topic about a prominent paranormal legend rooted in Iberian folklore—particularly in the regions of Galicia in Spain and Asturias, as well as parts of northern Portugal and Castile and León…Santa Compaña!!! https://followthecamino.com/en/blog/santa-compana-a-procession-of-souls/ https://monster.fandom.com/wiki/Santa_Compa%C3%B1a https://search.brave.com/search?q=figa%20hand%20signal https://search.brave.com/search?q=santa+compana+paranormal&summary=1&conversation=ba51bcd402f6c8092b07c9 https://m.youtube.com/shorts/FBlWgVgjL8Y

Repasamos la LIMúR, la Lista Ibérica de Músicas de Raíz, con algunos de los discos seleccionados para el último trimestre del 2025, así como otras novedades ibéricas, con un importante componente flamenco, rumbero y fiestero, celebrando también los 600 años de presencia del pueblo gitano en lo que hoy es España. Hablamos también del Festival Flamenco de Nimes, en tierras ocitanas de Francia y terminamos clamando contra las violencias, desastres y genocidios en Palestina, Sudán, Congo y tantos lugares de nuestro planeta, deseando un feliz año con un delicioso clásico congoleño. We review LIMúR, the Iberian Roots Music Chart, with some of the albums selected for the final quarter of 2025, along with other Iberian new releases, with a strong flamenco, rumba and festive component, also celebrating 600 years of the presence of the Roma people in what is now Spain. We also talk about the Festival Flamenco de Nîmes, in Occitan lands of France, and we end by raising our voices against violence, disasters and genocides in Palestine, Sudan, Congo and so many places on our planet, wishing a happy new year with a delicious Congolese classic. - Marina Heredia - Juan el Egiptano [+ Lolita] - En libertad: El camino de los gitanos - Argentina - Consolacion divina (bulerías) - Utrera flamenco fetén - Joselito Acedo - Triana D.F. [+ Remedios Amaya] - Triana D.F.. Distrito Flamenco - Carola Ortiz - Foc - Enllà - Blanca y Chuchi - Mantra - Universo - Nancy Vieira & Fred Martins - Nao sou daqui - Esperança - Carminho - Balada do país que dói - Eu vou morrer de amor ou resistir - Xabi Aburruzaga - Connecting reel - Bask - Casapalma - El clavel - Jotas - Bukasa Léon, Kalombo Albino na Groupe Rythmique Ngoma - Bonne année (lingala) - The soul of Congo: Treasures of the Ngoma label (1948-1963) - (Blanca y Chuchi - Ababubebé - Universo)

“….and today we're talking about a tiny, little farmer. But more on that later.” (Messor Ibericus) Measure Up Welcome to the beloved Measure Up segment. The official listener's favorite part of the show! The part of the show when we present the animal's size and dimension in relatable terms through a quiz that's fun for […]

Rabbi Professor Shomo Pereira discussed his book "Monuments of Paper and Parchment: Hebrew Printing in Portugal in the Late 15th Century." He explained that while Portugal lacks physical Jewish monuments due to natural disasters, earthquakes, and persecution, the book highlights the country's rich Jewish history through its manuscript and printing heritage of the late 15th century. He explained how Hebrew printing in Portugal was a vibrant force, contributing to the spread of knowledge and influencing printing practices in the Ottoman Empire. Pereira also detailed the contributions of Rabbi Abraham Zakuto, a Jewish scientist and astronomer who developed crucial navigational tools and was recognized for his work by having a crater on the moon named after him. Pereira discussed his book on Iberian Jewish history, emphasizing contributions to scholarship, mathematics, astronomy, and poetry during the late 1400s, when many Spanish Jews fled to Portugal. He explained his goal is to highlight these accomplishments to build bridges with non-Jewish communities and enrich Iberian history, while acknowledging the context of persecution. Pereira clarified that during this period, most Jews in Portugal were Spanish, and he uses "Iberian Jews" to reflect this diversity. Pereira emphasized the unique characteristic of Iberian commentators, who often included personal experiences in their writings, contrasting this with the more detached approach of commentators like Rashi. Pereira explained the complexity of uncovering colophons in historical Jewish texts, noting that simple colophons provide basic information about the work's completion, printer, sponsor, and date, while more sophisticated ones use cryptic biblical references that modern AI cannot translate. He discussed the challenges in interpreting colophons from historical Jewish texts, particularly those printed in 1494 and 1498 in Spain and Portugal. He explained that the dates and years in these colophons are often confused due to the use of astrological and astronomical coincidences. Rabbi Shlomo Pereira emphasized that history is about how we perceive and learn from the past, rather than just focusing on the past itself. This bilingual book on Hebrew printing in Portugal, highlighting its significance in Jewish and Iberian history is published by Chabad Portugal Press in 2025, and is available on Amazon and other platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Rabbi Professor Shomo Pereira discussed his book "Monuments of Paper and Parchment: Hebrew Printing in Portugal in the Late 15th Century." He explained that while Portugal lacks physical Jewish monuments due to natural disasters, earthquakes, and persecution, the book highlights the country's rich Jewish history through its manuscript and printing heritage of the late 15th century. He explained how Hebrew printing in Portugal was a vibrant force, contributing to the spread of knowledge and influencing printing practices in the Ottoman Empire. Pereira also detailed the contributions of Rabbi Abraham Zakuto, a Jewish scientist and astronomer who developed crucial navigational tools and was recognized for his work by having a crater on the moon named after him. Pereira discussed his book on Iberian Jewish history, emphasizing contributions to scholarship, mathematics, astronomy, and poetry during the late 1400s, when many Spanish Jews fled to Portugal. He explained his goal is to highlight these accomplishments to build bridges with non-Jewish communities and enrich Iberian history, while acknowledging the context of persecution. Pereira clarified that during this period, most Jews in Portugal were Spanish, and he uses "Iberian Jews" to reflect this diversity. Pereira emphasized the unique characteristic of Iberian commentators, who often included personal experiences in their writings, contrasting this with the more detached approach of commentators like Rashi. Pereira explained the complexity of uncovering colophons in historical Jewish texts, noting that simple colophons provide basic information about the work's completion, printer, sponsor, and date, while more sophisticated ones use cryptic biblical references that modern AI cannot translate. He discussed the challenges in interpreting colophons from historical Jewish texts, particularly those printed in 1494 and 1498 in Spain and Portugal. He explained that the dates and years in these colophons are often confused due to the use of astrological and astronomical coincidences. Rabbi Shlomo Pereira emphasized that history is about how we perceive and learn from the past, rather than just focusing on the past itself. This bilingual book on Hebrew printing in Portugal, highlighting its significance in Jewish and Iberian history is published by Chabad Portugal Press in 2025, and is available on Amazon and other platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

Rabbi Professor Shomo Pereira discussed his book "Monuments of Paper and Parchment: Hebrew Printing in Portugal in the Late 15th Century." He explained that while Portugal lacks physical Jewish monuments due to natural disasters, earthquakes, and persecution, the book highlights the country's rich Jewish history through its manuscript and printing heritage of the late 15th century. He explained how Hebrew printing in Portugal was a vibrant force, contributing to the spread of knowledge and influencing printing practices in the Ottoman Empire. Pereira also detailed the contributions of Rabbi Abraham Zakuto, a Jewish scientist and astronomer who developed crucial navigational tools and was recognized for his work by having a crater on the moon named after him. Pereira discussed his book on Iberian Jewish history, emphasizing contributions to scholarship, mathematics, astronomy, and poetry during the late 1400s, when many Spanish Jews fled to Portugal. He explained his goal is to highlight these accomplishments to build bridges with non-Jewish communities and enrich Iberian history, while acknowledging the context of persecution. Pereira clarified that during this period, most Jews in Portugal were Spanish, and he uses "Iberian Jews" to reflect this diversity. Pereira emphasized the unique characteristic of Iberian commentators, who often included personal experiences in their writings, contrasting this with the more detached approach of commentators like Rashi. Pereira explained the complexity of uncovering colophons in historical Jewish texts, noting that simple colophons provide basic information about the work's completion, printer, sponsor, and date, while more sophisticated ones use cryptic biblical references that modern AI cannot translate. He discussed the challenges in interpreting colophons from historical Jewish texts, particularly those printed in 1494 and 1498 in Spain and Portugal. He explained that the dates and years in these colophons are often confused due to the use of astrological and astronomical coincidences. Rabbi Shlomo Pereira emphasized that history is about how we perceive and learn from the past, rather than just focusing on the past itself. This bilingual book on Hebrew printing in Portugal, highlighting its significance in Jewish and Iberian history is published by Chabad Portugal Press in 2025, and is available on Amazon and other platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rabbi Professor Shomo Pereira discussed his book "Monuments of Paper and Parchment: Hebrew Printing in Portugal in the Late 15th Century." He explained that while Portugal lacks physical Jewish monuments due to natural disasters, earthquakes, and persecution, the book highlights the country's rich Jewish history through its manuscript and printing heritage of the late 15th century. He explained how Hebrew printing in Portugal was a vibrant force, contributing to the spread of knowledge and influencing printing practices in the Ottoman Empire. Pereira also detailed the contributions of Rabbi Abraham Zakuto, a Jewish scientist and astronomer who developed crucial navigational tools and was recognized for his work by having a crater on the moon named after him. Pereira discussed his book on Iberian Jewish history, emphasizing contributions to scholarship, mathematics, astronomy, and poetry during the late 1400s, when many Spanish Jews fled to Portugal. He explained his goal is to highlight these accomplishments to build bridges with non-Jewish communities and enrich Iberian history, while acknowledging the context of persecution. Pereira clarified that during this period, most Jews in Portugal were Spanish, and he uses "Iberian Jews" to reflect this diversity. Pereira emphasized the unique characteristic of Iberian commentators, who often included personal experiences in their writings, contrasting this with the more detached approach of commentators like Rashi. Pereira explained the complexity of uncovering colophons in historical Jewish texts, noting that simple colophons provide basic information about the work's completion, printer, sponsor, and date, while more sophisticated ones use cryptic biblical references that modern AI cannot translate. He discussed the challenges in interpreting colophons from historical Jewish texts, particularly those printed in 1494 and 1498 in Spain and Portugal. He explained that the dates and years in these colophons are often confused due to the use of astrological and astronomical coincidences. Rabbi Shlomo Pereira emphasized that history is about how we perceive and learn from the past, rather than just focusing on the past itself. This bilingual book on Hebrew printing in Portugal, highlighting its significance in Jewish and Iberian history is published by Chabad Portugal Press in 2025, and is available on Amazon and other platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies

Rabbi Professor Shomo Pereira discussed his book "Monuments of Paper and Parchment: Hebrew Printing in Portugal in the Late 15th Century." He explained that while Portugal lacks physical Jewish monuments due to natural disasters, earthquakes, and persecution, the book highlights the country's rich Jewish history through its manuscript and printing heritage of the late 15th century. He explained how Hebrew printing in Portugal was a vibrant force, contributing to the spread of knowledge and influencing printing practices in the Ottoman Empire. Pereira also detailed the contributions of Rabbi Abraham Zakuto, a Jewish scientist and astronomer who developed crucial navigational tools and was recognized for his work by having a crater on the moon named after him. Pereira discussed his book on Iberian Jewish history, emphasizing contributions to scholarship, mathematics, astronomy, and poetry during the late 1400s, when many Spanish Jews fled to Portugal. He explained his goal is to highlight these accomplishments to build bridges with non-Jewish communities and enrich Iberian history, while acknowledging the context of persecution. Pereira clarified that during this period, most Jews in Portugal were Spanish, and he uses "Iberian Jews" to reflect this diversity. Pereira emphasized the unique characteristic of Iberian commentators, who often included personal experiences in their writings, contrasting this with the more detached approach of commentators like Rashi. Pereira explained the complexity of uncovering colophons in historical Jewish texts, noting that simple colophons provide basic information about the work's completion, printer, sponsor, and date, while more sophisticated ones use cryptic biblical references that modern AI cannot translate. He discussed the challenges in interpreting colophons from historical Jewish texts, particularly those printed in 1494 and 1498 in Spain and Portugal. He explained that the dates and years in these colophons are often confused due to the use of astrological and astronomical coincidences. Rabbi Shlomo Pereira emphasized that history is about how we perceive and learn from the past, rather than just focusing on the past itself. This bilingual book on Hebrew printing in Portugal, highlighting its significance in Jewish and Iberian history is published by Chabad Portugal Press in 2025, and is available on Amazon and other platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our annual Solstice celebration with Bernie Taylor, and he brings the mythic presents as always! Long before the conquests of Iberia, animistic peoples founded their mythology in the landscapes, weather, and night skies, as well as in the animals living among them. Learn about the surviving myths of indigenous Iberians from the anthropological record. Basque mythology is a hidden political-religious third rail in Spain. The rest of the world will not have seen the full narrative until this presentation. More on Bernie: https://beforeorion.com/ Get his book: https://amzn.to/49lUYHT Get The Occult Elvis: https://amzn.to/4jnTjE4 Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/ Gnostic Tarot Readings: https://thegodabovegod.com/gnostic-tarot-reading/ The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasis Homepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyte AB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Support with donation: https://buy.stripe.com/00g16Q8RK8D93mw288 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Die Themen in den Wissensnachrichten: +++ KI-Schleifen ergeben langweilige Ergebnisse +++ Trafen sich Neandertaler und Homo Sapiens auch in Spanien? +++ Weihnachtsshopping im Spätmittelalter +++**********Weiterführende Quellen zu dieser Folge:Autonomous language-image generation loops converge to generic visual motifs/ Patterns, 19.12.2025Pathways at the Iberian crossroads: Dynamic modeling of the middle–upper paleolithic transition/ Plos One, 19.12.2025Russia is about to do the most Russia thing ever with its next space station/ Ars Technica, 19.12.2025Transduction Mechanisms for Cold Temperature in Mouse Trigeminal and Vagal Ganglion Neurons Innervating Different Peripheral Organs/ Acta Physiologica, 02.10.2025FOUND: How One of the Most Unexpected Lost Birds Was Photographed for the First Time/ Search for Lost Birds, 18.12.2025Alle Quellen findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .

A prolific poet, Jami, is the embodiment of the photo-Ottoman Bengal-to-Balkans cosmopolitan Sufi intellectual. Jami was born in 1414 near the border of modern day Iran and Afghanistan during the tail end of the era of the shadow Abbasid caliphs before the Ottoman claim to the Caliphate. He worked for the local Timurid court. And at the end of his life, Islamic rule ended in the Iberian peninsula and a sea voyager called Columbus set out to find a better route to India. He appears to come from a scholarly Sunni family and had a specific interest in the teachings of Ibn Arabi. What more do we know about his life? His works are many and some appear influenced by Nizami whom we covered in episode 62. Tell us about them. What translations and secondary resources would you recommend on Jami? And finally let's end with a sample and translation.    Further reading Jami by Hamid Algar The Persian Mystics: Jami by F. Hadland Davis  Yusuf and Zulaikha: A Poem by Jami by Ralph T.H. Griffith   Ali Hammoud: https://alihammoud7.substack.com/    We are sponsored by IHRC bookshop. Listeners get a 15% discount on all purchases. Visit IHRC bookshop at shop.ihrc.org and use discount code AHP15 at checkout. Terms and conditions apply. Contact IHRC bookshop for details. 

With the rise to power of King Alfonso IV of Aragon in 1327, most of the kings ruling in the Iberian peninsula were named Alfonso.

In this episode, we spoke with the team behind Apple TV's new show Born to be Wild. Lucy van Beek (Executive Producer, Tealfeather Productions Founder and Creative Director), Alex Williamson (Executive Producer, Offspring Films Co-founder and Creative Director), Isla Robertson (Executive Producer), and Tom Payne (Showrunner) talk about the documentary. We chat about what it's like to film over the years to follow the journeys of these incredible people and animals. ABOUT "Born to be Wild" Filmed over several years across three continents, the six-part documentary series follows six endangered young animals as they grow up in our world but are destined to return to theirs. From their earliest days through their journey to life in the wild, the series highlights the challenges, triumphs, and resilience that define their survival, both for the animals and the extraordinary people working to raise and protect them. "Born to be Wild," narrated by SAG Award winner Hugh Bonneville ("Paddington," "Downton Abbey," "The Secret Lives of Animals") premieres worldwide on Friday, December 19, on Apple TV. As each animal finds its place in the world after being orphaned or born through conservation programs—from an elephant calf and two young cheetahs, to a ring-tailed lemur pup, a moon bear cub, Iberian lynx kittens, and rescued African penguins—"Born to be Wild" offers an intimate and emotional look at the pow  

It's been a busy first year for the EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen. The Iberian blackout, grid congestion, curtailment of renewable energy and a record number of negative prices. How does he plan to tackle some of these issues in 2026?In this episode, Richard sits down with the EU´s top energy official in the heart of the European Commission to discuss the details of his grids package released earlier this week, his stance on the future of Russian gas supplies, and how he is trying to work with member states who oppose the ban.  Host: Richard Sverrisson - Editor-in-Chief, Montel NewsContributor: Fatima Sadouki - Brussel's Reporter, Montel NewsGuest: Dan Jorgensen - European Commissioner for EnergyEditor: Oscar BirkProducer: Sarah Knowles

We will be reviewing one of the hampers shortly, so here is some more information about Bodega Hampers in the meantime. You can see more on their website here also. Bodega Hampers, a newly founded business imagined by Irish couple Saoirse O'Brien & Robbie Dobbyn, today announces its official launch, introducing a premium collection of artisanal Spanish food and wine hampers to the Irish market. Inspired by a recent family relocation to Valencia, the couple & their Irish based team and Co-Founders, Ciaran Bergin and Julian Kulkarni, have crafted a gifting experience that delivers the vibrant flavours and craftsmanship of Spain directly to doorsteps across Ireland.. Bodega Hampers in partnership with Vegamar Bodegas Through an exclusive partnership with renowned Spanish winery Vegamar Bodegas, along with collaborations with other leading Spanish producers, Bodega Hampers offers a curated taste of Spain previously unavailable in the Irish gifting market. Each hamper celebrates the richness of Spanish gastronomy, from award-winning wines and cavas to artisanal olive oils, Iberian delicacies, and gourmet treats selected for quality, provenance, and authenticity. "We wanted to share the incredible products and producers we've discovered since moving to Valencia," said Saoirse O'Brien, Co-Founder of Bodega Hampers. "Our hampers are more than gifts, they're a way to experience Spain's flavours, traditions, and craftsmanship. Whether for companies seeking meaningful gifts or individuals wanting something special for loved ones, we're bringing a little piece of Spain home to Ireland" For Corporate Gifting Bodega Hampers offers tailored solutions for businesses looking to elevate their gifting strategy. With beautifully presented hampers, premium contents, and dependable nationwide delivery, the offering is ideally suited for year-end appreciation gifts, client gestures, employee onboarding & recognition, event gifting, and more. For Personal Gifting Individuals can choose from a range of thoughtfully crafted hampers that make memorable gifts for Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, or any occasion deserving a luxurious and meaningful touch. Many customers also simply treat themselves - bringing the warmth and flavour of Spain into their own home. Key Highlights Exclusive Irish partner of Vegamar Bodegas, one of Valencia's most respected and award-winning wineries Curated hampers featuring premium Spanish wines, artisanal foods, and gourmet delicacies Available for corporate gifting and personal gifting Nationwide delivery across Ireland Christmas orders close on 12 December 2025 Customers can explore the full collection at www.bodegahampers.com. About Bodega Hampers Founded in 2025 by an Irish couple who relocated with their family to Valencia, Bodega Hampers was created to share the exceptional flavours and traditions of Spain with customers in Ireland. With a focus on premium quality, sustainability, and authenticity, every hamper showcases the craftsmanship of Spain's finest producers. Bodega Hampers delivers nationwide and offers bespoke gifting options for both corporate and private clients. See more breaking stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

In this episode, our group discusses the Pablo Picasso painting Les Demoiselles d'Avignon; what was so specialabout it, why it shocked viewers, and how it ultimately transformed 20th-century art. We break down the painting's bold use of fractured forms, its controversial depiction of the human body, and the way Picasso pulled from African and Iberian influences to completely rewrite the rules of representation. We also look at the intense reactions it sparked when it was first shown, why even Picasso's fellow artists were unsettled by it, and how the work paved the way for Cubism and modern abstraction. By the end, we reflect on why this painting still matters today and what it reveals about the evolution of artistic expression.

CTT Chief Financial Officer Guy Pacheco discusses the transformation of Portugal's national postal operator. We cover: Significant events that started CTT thinking about transformation Key pillars underpinning CTT's transformation Importance of the pan-Iberian market in CTT's transformation efforts Designing a B2C-ready network covering all of Spain and Portugal Perception of Iberia as a single market Making CTT more customer-centric M&A as a competitive advantage and gaining new capabilities CTT's acquisitions, partnerships and joint ventures, including logistics, insurance, customs clearance, and the DHL JV The future for letters, and continuing to be the USO provider  

In this essay, Jason Garner, looks at the debate between anarchists in countries on both side of the Atlantic about the need, or not, to revise anarchist tactics in the light of the end of the postwar revolutionary wave in 1923. This is part of an overall project on “Reformism and Cooperation in interwar anarchism. National and transnational debates in a context of decline”. Jason Garner, former lecturer and teacher in Contemporary and Argentine history though presently freelance historian relocatied to Europe. External member of Gesraiot, Grupo de Estudios sobre Representaciones y Acciones de las Izquierdas y Organizaciones de Trabajadores, IIDyPCa, Rio Negro National University (Argentina). Recent publications: Goals and Means: anarchism, syndicalism and internationalism in the origins of the Federacion Anarquista Iberica, AK Press, 2016. ‘The Revue International Anarchiste's World Survey (1924-1925) A transnational attempt at reappraising, revising, and reinvigorating the anarchist movement', Journal for the Study of Radicalism, Spring 2023, Vol.27, no.1, 1-25 ‘“Too many cooperatives and too few cooperativists”: The Consumer Cooperative movement in Catalonia 1898-1939.' Journal of Iberian and Latin American Studies, July 2022 ‘Left to die – The fate of the Catalan Consumer Cooperative Movement during the Primer Franquismo (1939-1959', European Review of History: Revue européenne d'histoire, April 2022 ‘A failure of Praxis? European revolutionary anarchism in revolutionary situations 1917-1923'. Left History. An interdisciplinary journal of historical inquiry and debate, (24) 1, 2021, 10-44. Anarchist Essays is brought to you by Loughborough University's Anarchism Research Group and the journal Anarchist Studies. Follow us on Bluesky @anarchismresgroup.bsky.social Our music comes from Them'uns (featuring Yous'uns). Artwork by Sam G.  

Join us as we explore the vibrant capital of Spain, Madrid, through the eyes of fashion stylist Cathie Arquilla. In this episode, we delve into why Madrid is emerging as a premier destination for luxury shopping, world-class culture, and culinary delights that offer a distinctly Spanish flair. Cathie shares her insights from a whirlwind three-day visit, highlighting key shopping neighborhoods like the upscale Calle Serrano and the eclectic El Rastro, where every style and taste can find something special. We also discuss standout spots such as Casa Loi, renowned for its modernist design and high-quality leather goods, and unique boutiques like Hoff Shoes, where shopping meets a cozy café experience. Alongside shopping, we touch upon Madrid's culinary scene, featuring exquisite dining options like El Paraguay, known for its delectable Iberian ham and a blend of traditional and modern Spanish cuisine.A stylish sojourn seeking the best in shopping, style and fun in Madrid. GoNOMAD Writer and fashion stylist Cathie Arquilla visits Madrid and suggests some notable stops to enjoy. Mentioned in this episode:Check out the Smart Travel PodcastThis week's show is supported by the new Smart Travel Podcast. Travel smarter — and spend less — with help from NerdWallet. Check out Smart Travel at the Link below:Smart Travel Podcast

This is the no-talking version. Vote for your favorite songs!: www.abora-recordings.com/vote/ This is our monthly episode featuring vocal trance, and we have 5 exclusive world premieres! All episode info & links: www.abora-recordings.com/uponly-613 TIMED TRACKLIST: 1. [0:00:00]: Iberian, Poetry Maiden - Hideaway (Intro Mix) [Your Melodies] 2. [0:06:05]: Luigi Lusini & Starchaser feat. Molly Bancroft - All I Want (Ultimate Remix) [The Clubbers / Infrasonic Pure] 3. [0:11:11]: Ana Criado, Alan Morris & La Antonia - In The Twilight [Amsterdam Trance Records] 4. [0:14:54]: UPLIFTING CLASSIC: Andy Blueman - Sea Tides [Abora Skies] 5. [0:21:13]: Derek Palmer & Alaera - Your Real Way [Emergent Skies] 6. [0:26:01]: Miyuki & Jennifer Rene - Our Song [Subculture] 7. [0:30:50]: BiXX, Stargazers & Sarah Russell - A River Runs Through Me [Amsterdam Trance Records] 8. [0:34:36]: The Trance Ensemble & Northern Project - Celestial [Abora] 9. [0:38:54]: BREAKDOWN OF THE WEEK: LTN & Christina Novelli - I'd Go Back (Dave Neven Remix) [AVA] 10. [0:43:59]: Roman Messer feat. Romy Wave - Leave You Now [Suanda] 11. [0:48:04]: Oren - Dreamfields (Spark7 Remix) [Abora] 12. [0:53:57]: ReOrder & Ghost Etiquette - Summer City Nights [Reverie Sounds] 13. [0:58:29]: Phillip J feat. Kim Casandra - Imaginary Friend [Amsterdam Trance Records] 14. [1:04:34]: PRE-RELEASE PICK: tranzLift - Time [Abora Skies] [WORLD PREMIERE] 15. [1:09:26]: Last Soldier, Farnoodex & Cris Von X - To The Other Side [Amsterdam Trance Records] 16. [1:14:14]: Chris Element - Rise Up [FSOE] 17. [1:20:10]: NyTiGen & Trance Reserve - Ecstasy [2Rock] 18. [1:23:09]: Betibwe - Hypnotic [Sounds of the Stars] [WORLD PREMIERE] 19. [1:26:37]: Petereese & Jodie Poye - Bed Of Roses (Artena Remix) [Aerodynamica] 20. [1:30:58]: EFEMGIE - All I Need [Sundance] [WORLD PREMIERE] 21. [1:35:52]: Frank Dueffel & FAWZY - Tenderness [Narratology] [WORLD PREMIERE] 22. [1:40:25]: Dan Stone, EGGSTA - Burn [FSOE] 23. [1:45:17]: Kohta Imafuku & Sou Enomoto - White Sail [Synchronized Melodies] [WORLD PREMIERE] 24. [1:49:00]: Adam Taylor & Jessica Lawrence - Grace [Ablazing] 25. [1:53:24]: DJ T.H. - Leonie (Torsten Stenzel Remix) [AVA White] 26. [1:57:35]: CHILLOUT SEND-OFF: NoMosk & Tiff Lacey - The Promise (Andrew Riqueza Remix) [Suanda Chillout]

In today's episode, we will be discussing the history of women's domestic devotion in the early Afro-Iberian Atlantic world. Joining me is Nathalie Miraval. Nathalie is a PhD Candidate in Art History at Yale University. She studies the spiritual expressive cultures of the early modern Afro-Iberian Atlantic, with a focus on gender and race. Her work has been supported by the Casa de Velázquez (Madrid), the Renaissance Society of America, the Huntington Library, the John Carter Brown Library, and a U.S. Fulbright to Mexico. Before Yale, Nathalie served as Public Programming and Outreach Fellow at Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection in Washington, DC, where she designed and implemented the institution's first educational programs. In 2014, she earned a BA in History of Art and Architecture with a secondary in Ethnicity, Migration and Rights from Harvard.

In this episode, our group discusses the Pablo Picasso painting Les Demoiselles d'Avignon; what was so specialabout it, why it shocked viewers, and how it ultimately transformed 20th-century art. We break down the painting's bold use of fractured forms, its controversial depiction of the human body, and the way Picasso pulled from African and Iberian influences to completely rewrite the rules of representation. We also look at the intense reactions it sparked when it was first shown, why even Picasso's fellow artists were unsettled by it, and how the work paved the way for Cubism and modern abstraction. By the end, we reflect on why this painting still matters today and what it reveals about the evolution of artistic expression.

This week we talk about OxyContin, opium, and the British East India Company.We also discuss isotonitazene, fentanyl, and Perdue.Recommended Book: The Thinking Machine by Stephen WittTranscriptOpioids have been used as painkillers by humans since at least the Neolithic period; there's evidence that people living in the Iberian and Italian Peninsulas kept opium poppy seeds with them, and there's even more evidence that the Ancient Greeks were big fans of opium, using it to treat pain and as a sleep aid.Opium was the only available opioid for most of human history, and it was almost always considered to be a net-positive, despite its downsides. It was incorporated into a mixture called laudanum, which was a blend of opium and alcohol, in the 17th century, and that helped it spread globally as Europeans spread globally, though it was also in use locally, elsewhere, especially in regions where the opium poppy grew naturally.In India, for instance, opium was grown and often used for its painkilling properties, but when the British East India Company took over, they decided to double-down on the substance as a product they could monopolize and grow into a globe-spanning enterprise.They went to great lengths to expand production and prevent the rise of potential competitors, in India and elsewhere, and they created new markets for opium in China by forcing the product onto Chinese markets, initially via smuggling, and then eventually, after fighting a series of wars focused on whether or not the British should be allowed to sell opium on the Chinese market, the British defeated the Chinese. And among other severely unbalanced new treaties, including the ceding of the Kowloon peninsula to the British as part of Hong Kong, which they controlled as a trading port, and the legalization of Christians coming into the country, proselytizing, and owning property, the Chinese were forced to accept the opium trade. This led to generations of addicts, even more so than before, when opium was available only illicitly, and it became a major bone of contention between the two countries, and informed China's relationship with the world in general, especially other Europeans and the US, moving forward.A little bit later, in the early 1800s, a German pharmacist was able to isolate a substance called morphine from opium. He published a paper on this process in 1817, and in addition to this being the first alkaloid, the first organic compound of this kind to be isolated from a medicinal plant, which was a milestone in the development of modern drug discovery, it also marked the arrival of a new seeming wonder drug, that could ease pain, but also help control cold-related symptoms like coughing and gut issues, like diarrhea. Like many such substances back in the day, it was also often used to treat women who were demonstrating ‘nervous character,' which was code for ‘behaving in ways men didn't like or understand.'Initially, it was thought that, unlike with opium, morphine wasn't addictive. And this thinking was premised on the novel application method often used for morphine, the hypermedia needle, which arrived a half-century after that early 1800s isolation of morphine from opium, but which became a major driver of the new drug's success and utility. Such drugs, derived scientifically rather than just processing a plant, could be administered at specific, controllable doses. So surely, it was thought, this would alleviate those pesky addictive symptoms that many people experienced when using opioids in a more natural, less science-y way.That, of course, turned out not to be the case. But it didn't stop the progression of this drug type, and the further development of more derivations of it, including powerful synthetic opioids, which first hit the scene in the mid-20th century.What I'd like to talk about today is the recent wave of opioid addictions, especially but not exclusively in the US, and the newest concern in this space, which is massively more powerful than anything that's come before.—As I mentioned, there have been surges in opioid use, latent and externally forced, throughout modern human history.The Chinese saw an intense wave of opioid addiction after the British forced opium onto their markets, to the point that there was a commonly held belief that the British were trying to overthrow and enslave the Chinese by weighing them down with so many addicts who were incapable of doing much of anything; which, while not backed by the documentation we have from the era—it seems like they were just chasing profits—is not impossible, given what the Brits were up to around the world at that point in history.That said, there was a huge influx in opioid use in the late-1980s, when a US-based company called Purdue Pharma began producing and pushing a time-released opioid medication, which really hit the big-time in 1995, when they released a version of the drug called OxyContin.OxyContin flooded the market, in part because it promised to help prevent addiction and accidental overdose, and in part because Purdue was just really, really good at marketing it; among other questionable and outright illegal things it did as part of that marketing push, it gave kickbacks to doctors who prescribed it, and some doctors did so, a lot, even when patients didn't need it, or were clearly becoming addicted.By the early 2000s, Purdue, and the Sackler family that owned the company, was spending hundreds of millions of dollars a year to push this drug, and they were making billions a year in sales.Eventually the nature of Purdue's efforts came to light, there were a bunch of trials and other legal hearings, some investigative journalists exposed Purdue's foreknowledge of their drug's flaws, and there was a big government investigation and some major lawsuits that caused the collapse of the company in 2019—though they rebranded in 2021, becoming Knoa Pharma.All of which is interesting because much like the forced legalization of opium on Chinese markets led to their opioid crisis a long time ago, the arrival of this incredibly, artificially popular drug on the US market led to the US's opioid crisis.The current bogeyman in the world of opioids—and I say current because this is a fast-moving space, with new, increasingly powerful or in some cases just a lot cheaper drugs arriving on the scene all the time—is fentanyl, which is a synthetic opioid that's about 30-50 times more potent than heroin, and about 100 times as potent as morphine. It has been traditionally used in the treatment of cancer patients and as a sedative, and because of how powerful it is, a very small amount serves to achieve the desired, painkilling effect.But just like other opioids, its administration can lead to addiction, people who use it can become dependent and need more and more of it to get the same effects, and people who have too much of it can experience adverse effects, including, eventually, death.This drug has been in use since the 1960s, but illicit use of fentanyl began back in the mid-1970s, initially as its own thing, but eventually to be mixed in with other drugs, like heroin, especially low-quality versions of those drugs, because a very small amount of fentanyl can have an incredibly large and potent effect, making those other drugs seem higher quality than they are.That utility is also this drug's major issue, though: it's so potent that a small amount of it can kill, and even people with high opioid tolerances can see those tolerances pushed up and up and up until they eventually take a too-large, killing dose.There have been numerous efforts to control the flow of fentanyl into the US, and beginning in the mid-20-teens, there were high-profile seizures of the illicitly produced stuff around the country. As of mid-2025, China seems to be the primary source of most illicit fentanyl around the world, the drug precursor produced in China, shipped to Mexico where it's finalized and made ready for market, and then smuggled into the US.There have been efforts to shut down this supply chain, including recent tariffs put on Chinese goods, ostensibly, in part at least, to get China to handle those precursor suppliers.Even if that effort eventually bears fruit, though, India seems to have recently become an alternative source of those precursors for Mexican drug cartels, and for several years they've been creating new markets for their output in other countries, like Nigeria, Indonesia, and the Netherlands, as well.Amidst all that, a new synthetic drug, which is 40-times as potent as fentanyl, is starting to arrive in the US, Europe, and Australia, and has already been blamed for thousands of deaths—and it's thought that that number might be a significant undercount, because of how difficult it can be to attribute cause with these sorts of drugs.Nitazenes were originally synthesized back in the 1950s in Austria, and they were never sold as painkillers because they were known, from the get-go, to be too addictive, and to have a bad tradeoff ratio: a little bit of benefit, but a high likelihood of respiratory depression, which is a common cause of death for opioid addicts, or those who accidentally overdose on an opioid.One nitazene, called isotonitazene, first showed up on US drug enforcement agency radars back in 2019, when a shipment was intercepted in the Midwest. Other agencies noted the same across the US and Europe in subsequent years, and this class of drugs has now become widespread in these areas, and in Australia.It's thought that nitazenes might be seeing a surge in popularity with illicit drugmakers because their potency can be amped up so far, way, way higher than even fentanyl, and because their effects are similar in many ways to heroin.They can also use them they way they use fentanyl, a tiny bit blended into lower-quality versions of other drugs, like cocaine, which can save money while also getting their customers, who may not know what they're buying, hooked, faster. For context, a fifth of a grain of nitazene salt can be enough to kill a person, so it doesn't take much, less than that, if they want to keep their customers alive, to achieve the high they're looking for. A little bit goes a long, long way.This class of drugs is also difficult to detect, which might be part of the appeal for drug makers, right now. Tests that detect morphine, heroin, and fentanyl do not detect natazines, and the precursors for this type of drug, and the drugs themselves, are less likely to be closely watched, or even legally controlled at the levels of more popular opioids, which is also likely appealing to groups looking to get around existing clampdown efforts.Right now, drug agencies are in the process of updating their enforcement and detection infrastructure, and word is slowly getting out about nitazenes and the risk they potentially pose. But it took years for sluggish government agencies to start working on the issue of fentanyl, which still hasn't been handled, so it's anyone's guess as to when and if the influx of nitazenes will be addressed on scale.Show Noteshttps://www.wired.com/story/a-new-type-of-opioid-is-killing-people-in-the-us-europe-and-australia/https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF02161116https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(24)00024-0/fulltexthttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/nov/03/nitazenes-synthetic-opioid-drug-500-times-stronger-than-heroin-fatalhttps://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03280-5https://theconversation.com/10-times-stronger-than-fentanyl-nitazenes-are-the-latest-deadly-development-in-the-synthetic-opioid-crisis-265882https://www.cato.org/blog/fentanyl-nitazenes-why-drug-war-keeps-making-danger-worsehttps://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/fentanyl-and-us-opioid-epidemichttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purdue_Pharmahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxycodonehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fentanylhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nitazeneshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opioidhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_opioid_epidemichttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opioid_epidemic This is a public episode. 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News items read by Laura Kennedy include: New study increases map of Roman empire's roads by over 100,000 kilometers (details) (details) Very early stone tool technology lasting 300,000 years in Kenya (details) (details) 3,000-year-old Maya site built as map of universe (details) (details) Ice Age human activity discovered in Iberian highlands (details) (details)

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Champagne Velvet Premium Pilsner from Upland Brewing Company. She reviews her quick trip to NYC, debating Fantasy Football strategies with Kelly Clarkson and drinking martinis with friends at the King Cole Bar.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   COURT NEWS (24:12): Kathleen shares news announcing that Chappell Roan is inducting Cyndi Lauper into the Rock & Roll HOF, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are back on speaking terms, and Dolly Parton's Songteller hotel has started taking reservations for 2026.    TASTING MENU (1:22): Kathleen samples Chick-Fil-A Waffle Potato Chips, Crunchmaster Ranch Rice Crackers, and Cabot Creamery Sharp Cheddar Popcorn.    UPDATES (31:45): Kathleen shares updates on Prince Andrew's removal from Royal life, Meta's Reality Labs posts an astronomical loss, Elon Musk's Boring Company breaks ground in Nashville without government approval, and the expedition to locate Amelia Earhart's plane is halted.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (45:00): Kathleen reveals that an extremely rare white Iberian lynx has been photographed in Spain.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (46:20): Kathleen shares articles on Billie Eilish telling billionaires to be more philanthropic, Utah's governor signed into law a new controversial coffee bill, the NFL announced that Sting will headline an intimate “Super Bowl LX Studio 60” concert, Barcelona bans Airbnb, Mormon women are getting an upgrade in their sacred undergarments, mysterious blue dogs are spotted roaming near the Chernobyl site, and the former child actor who appeared in JAWS as a boy is named the police chief of the same Martha's Vineyard town where the move was shot.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:11:11): Kathleen reads about Saint Bernadette, patron saint of the sick, the poor, and families.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (19:00): Kathleen recommends watching “The Road” on Paramount +, and “John Wayne Gacy: The Devil In Disguise” on Peacock.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:09:55): Kathleen shares a story about a 105-year old Irish woman who has revealed her secret to long life is staying single, drinking daily, and never giving up on gambling.   

Black History Month Special (Part 2) AI - The Truth Exposed! The Black Spy Podcast 216, Season 22, Episode 0007   This week, host Carlton King continues his headfirst dive into the meaning of Black History Month — asking seemingly none provocative questions of Chat GPT such as Why do you and other LLM continue to use terms such as the Middle East” and why does this matter? Carlton argues that while race is a biological nonsense, it remains a powerful political reality shaping lives, identity, and history itself. To illustrate this, Carlton explores the true financial and political objectives and consequences of the British Empire, including how Britain came to rule world finances. Carlton also uncovers how AI is finally challenging a racist, euro-centric manipulation of history with true and evidenced fact, yet strangely Carlton notes that these answers are not provided questionaries in the first instance and he wants to establish why?. Carlton examines who decides who's “Black” and who's “White,” and how these definitions have been weaponised throughout history to dumb down Africa and it's diaspora's real historical legacy. Once again we hope you enjoy this week's episode and learn from it. So, please don't forget to subscribe to the Black Spy Podcast for free, so you never miss another fascinating episode.

As long as there has been a movement in the corner of your eye, a strange noise in the dark, or a chilling feeling in your stomach, there have been ghost stories. In her latest book, Ghostlore, Icy Sedwick collects 50 of the worlds most unusual hauntings to chill our blood at any time of the year. We cover a few from international borders, from Australia to South Africa and an unusual collection of Iberian ghosts you don't want to run in to on a dark night! You can find Icy's website here: The book can be found here: Join here now for the flat fee of $4 a month which is a bargain! You can also support the show by leaving a review to help spread the word. Don't forget, you can now show your support with our brand new Merchandise shop on Tee-Public! Click here for all the show merch! You can join us on Facebook and Instagram as well. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel! Email us at mysteriesandmonsters@gmail.com with any feedback, guest suggestions or if you'd like to appear.            All artwork by Dean Bestall and the show was produced by Brennan Storr of the Ghost Story Guys.  Our theme music is kindly provided by the amazing Weary Pines, you can find them here:    Intro - Zombies Ate My Shotgun       Outro - Into The Night  #Ghostlore #IcySedgwick #DKPublishing #Ghosts #Haunted #Hauntings #Folklore #Paranormal #Supernatural #UnionvilleHitchhiker #SantaCampana #BlackShuck #Bargest #FishersGhost #SouthAfrica #Spain #Portugal #Australia #MurderintheRedBarn #GainsboroughGhost #BeyondTheGrave #Ghost #Spirit

*Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP, SC Braga, Vitoria SC & Other Liga Stuff of Interest.*Benfica Presidential Election. *Seleção falls short, but is still nearing World Cup qualification. *Iberian Super Cup. Good or bad idea?  

Recorded during an unforgettable 8-hour marathon at the legendary STEREO Montreal, this exclusive 1-hour cut captures the pure essence of CHUS in his element. A hypnotic journey through tribal beats, Iberian soul, and deep tech grooves, blending rhythm, emotion, and dancefloor magic. Feel the energy, the spirit, and the passion of one of CHUS's most powerful live performances.

This cured pork product is especially celebrated when the pigs it comes from feed free-range on acorns. Anney and Lauren dig into the science and history of Iberian ham.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John's been chained to a typewriter diarising his life experiences, and he's so confident about his memoir that he's written “this is a good book” in Bic on its cover. Something all the great authors do, and he clearly has confidence in his witty emotionally hefty prose.But anyway, in this chapter of the Elis James and John Robins show we're whisked to the sunny shores of the Iberian peninsula, because Dave has a Made Up Game that required an entire week of deliberation and a classroom's worth of children.Plus, turn another page and you'll find a one off feature which may or may not feature a dulcetly crooned jingle.Remember you can catch bonus E&J only on BBC Sounds on The Bureau de Change of the Mind. So go and inhale those if you haven't done so already. (We're past DI Robbyns nonsense now, so it's just more of the boys).Get all your passing thoughts in to elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk or 07974 293 022 on WhatsApp.

Jonny and Richard get sidetracked by an Iberian singing legend's cars (and clothes). Also in this episode, departure angles, trying to carry too much to the car in one go, Max Verstappen's mountain bike secret, another form of trackwork, Caterham and HORSE, the ghost of Prince in an electric Renault, combine harvester problems, suddenly wanting a Volvo 240, and looking forward to the Pistonheads Annual Service. Get a 10 percent discount on Pistonheads Annual Service tickets using the code SAS10 at checkout. https://www.pistonheads.com/events/annual-serviceFor early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Investigating the black-and-white apex predator of the sea – the killer whale! Able to predate even great white sharks, this marine mammal is the largest member of the dolphin family. From tropical seas, to the Arctic and Antarctic, killer whales (or orcas) are found across the world. Living in family groups and often led by a post-menopausal matriarch, killer whales have passed on their hunting methods, which vary depending on which prey they specialise in hunting, through the generations.Presenter Adam Hart finds out about the killer whales incredible social behaviours (such as wearing salmon as hats) and hears how a dog is helping killer whale researchers access a gold mine of information about this predator. He also hears what challenges killer whale populations are facing and why killer whales may be attacking boats off the coast of the Iberian peninsula.Contributors:Dr. Leigh Hickmott, whale biologist and conservationist, who is an expert on Pack Ice killer whales, and whose research uses them as indicators to assess human disturbance of marine habitats.Dr. Deborah Giles, who is an expert on Southern Resident killer whales, based with the SeaDoc Society, a program of the Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.Presenter: Professor Adam Hart Producer: Jonathan Blackwell(Photo: Killer Whales, Credit: Serge MELESAN via Getty Images)

From the BBC World Service: Chinese carmaker BYD has been slashing prices at home to dominate the market. BYD only relatively recently expanded into international markets and, last year, sold more electric cars worldwide than Tesla. This all has existing established manufacturers in Europe and elsewhere very worried. Plus, we'll head to Spain to hear how the country's olive oil and Iberian ham producers are thinking about American tariffs.

Duncan issues his demands to the Iberian peninsula, and threatens to do worse to their power grid, should they tarry. Then we talk about teevee! Greenville family! Duncan is coming to The Comedy Zone in Greenville, SC, May 9 & 10! Click here to get your tickets now. This episode is brought to you by: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/duncan and get on your way to being your best self. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/DUNCAN for your personalized hair loss treatment options! Right now, DTFH listeners can save 30% on their first order! Just head to CornbreadHemp.com/DUNCAN and use code DUNCAN at checkout.