Spanish Civil War Archives

Hemingway episode 4

Art / 5 minutes of reading / July 5, 2021 / By HDclump

Hemingway episode 4: Inspired by the fight against Fascism, Hemingway reports on the Spanish Civil War. He also begins a tempestuous romance with Martha Gellhorn. Ernest Hemingway is considered to be one of the great American writers, with his work remaining influential around the world. This documentary series paints an intimate picture of Hemingway the writer, whilst also penetrating the myths surrounding him to reveal a deeply troubled, controversial and ultimately tragic figure. The series combines a close study of the biographical events of the author’s life, with excerpts from his writings and the controversies in both his […]

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Blood and Gold – The Making of Spain episode 3

History / 4 minutes of reading / September 9, 2020 / By HDclump

Blood and Gold – The Making of Spain episode 3: Simon explores Spain’s golden age under Philip II through to the Spanish Civil War and dictatorship under Franco, from which Spain has emerged as a modern democratic monarchy. Simon Sebag Montefiore embarks on a fascinating journey to unlock 2,000 years of Spain’s history. Blood and Gold – The Making of Spain episode 3 Philip II of Spain Philip II was King of Spain (1556–98), King of Portugal (1580–98, as Philip I, Portuguese: Filipe I), King of Naples and Sicily (both from 1554), and jure uxoris King

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