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www.alandalusylahistoria.com
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| | | | | [AI summary] The article explores the concept of 'Hispania' during the Middle Ages, emphasizing its evolution from a geographical term to a complex political and cultural identity. It discusses how different kingdoms and regions, such as Castile, Aragon, and Navarre, shaped and contested the idea of a unified Spain, highlighting the tension between a centralized vision and a pluralistic reality. The text also examines the role of historiography in reinforcing these narratives and the impact of key historical figures and events. | |
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www.buildingconservation.com
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| | | | | Ron Baxter, Research Director of the Corpus of Romanesque Sculpture in Britain and Ireland, explores the beautiful and bizarre phenomenon of Beakhead Ornament, a sculptural form found decorating the arches of Norman and Romanesque churches in many areas of Britain as well as in parts of France, Spain and Ireland | |
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www.theguardian.com
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| | | | | An extraordinary restoration has swept away the lead dust and made the cathedral vivid, but thankfully not kitsch. Our architecture critic takes a look inside | |
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www.andyworthington.co.uk
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| | | [AI summary] The provided text is an extensive article by Andy Worthington detailing his seven-year photo-journalism project 'The State of London,' which documents his daily bike rides across all 120 postcodes of London. The article reflects on his journey of getting to know the city, his deep appreciation for nature, seasons, and weather, and his critical observation of London's housing crisis. It highlights the rise of luxury towers for foreign investors, the destruction of council estates by both Labour and Tory councils, and the broader process of gentrification and social cleansing. Worthington also discusses his involvement in housing issues, including the documentary 'The Destruction of Council Estates,' and his ongoing resistance efforts against esta... | ||
