Entering the universe of this Alicante couple is to step into the very essence of their city: a space bathed in light and open to the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea. It is no coincidence that Juan L.’s earliest memories recall the clean, freshly washed streets where he played as a child—perhaps a reflection of what this town truly is: hardworking, luminous, and accustomed to making each day a new beginning, earning one’s bread and starting all over again. A town that lives i

This is the story of the natural balance that exists between Toñi and Reme, two sisters from Elda who revisit a childhood marked by the...

Gonzalo was born in Seville, and his earliest memories are tied to the military sounds that blended into the very air of everyday life....

Estrella G. was close to ninety, and in her way of speaking still pulsed the essence of Castile: austere, direct, practical, loyal, and...

Childhood and Roots Matilde G. was born in the early 1930s in the historic heart of Valencia. She grew up in a house full of history,...

Spaniards born between 1930 and 1935 make up one of the most significant (and least recognized) generations in Spain’s history.   Their...

Over the coming months, I will be publishing the key findings in the field of neurology related to Alzheimer’s research and highlighting...

CHAPTER 1 What if I told you no? Every day I ask myself this question, especially until we find a place to spend the night. It's a few...

Also known as the Balmis Expedition, it was a medical mission led by the Spanish physician Francisco Javier Balmis, a military doctor...

To love and suffer is ultimately the only way to live fully and with dignity. — Francisco José Balmis Today, we talk about the true hero...

Part One: Isabel Zendal This is the first part of a series of three articles that aim to uncover the history of its two main protagonists...

Did you know that many Americans believe that the dollar sign ($) is an abbreviation for U.S. dollars?  Nothing could be further from the...