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The Majestic Splendor of Barcelona’s Arc de Triomf
Introduction
Barcelona, a city renowned for its breathtaking architecture and vibrant culture, is home to numerous iconic landmarks.
Among them stands the magnificent Arc de Triomf, a captivating monument that pays homage to the city’s history and triumphs.
With its … Read more
A Dirty Little History of the Catalan ‘Santa Claus’
The real origins and history of the Catalan equivalent of Santa Claus are Barcelona’s best-kept secrets.
As I was digging into the urban history of Barcelona, I stumbled into one of the best kept and hidden secrets of the city. … Read more
Summer in the City: Barcelona’s Hidden Gems for the Little Ones
Best things to do with the kids this summer! Part 1.
There are lots of free or at least cheap activities to do in the city. A three-year old boy, who thinks he is 4, and his 2 to 6 … Read more
Cava Is Good For Your Aging Brain?
Sparkling wine – a tasty and natural memory supplement.
Do you constantly forget or misplace important things? Do you walk around your flat every morning trying to find your wallet, cigarettes, lighter, keys etc.? Do you suffer from sudden memory … Read more
Summer Solstice
Best time to get honey
From time immemorial, after winter the snow disappear and warmth covers the foliage with green shoots and garlands the earth with flowers. Many of which were used for medicinal remedies.
According to tradition, the best … Read more
Barcelona’s blotted out history of hygiene, fecal waste business and the Caganers.
Barcelona has almost 2000 years of special connection with neatness and human feces.
There are a lot of peculiar histories, but one of my favourites is the history of hygiene and cleaning services of Barcelona.
The neatness of the old … Read more
10 Enemies to the Two Wheelers. I love my kick scooter and bicycle, but I don´t want to die!
The Wind.
Even though there are no monsoons, snowstorms or any other extreme weather in Barcelona, there is always a constant air current. For a pedestrian, a light sea breeze is more than welcome, but when you are on a … Read more
Why was the dualism of Good and Evil of the Cathars threatening the Roman Catholic Church?
The dualism of good and evil.
Catharism was one of several religious movements that emerged during the Middle Ages becoming deeply rooted in Occitania and threatening the foundations of Roman Catholicism.
The guiding ideal of the Cathars was to return … Read more