Spain: A Country Study

Contains a historical overview, and information on the geography, economy, government, transportation and telecommunications, foreign relations, national security, languages, religions, and people and society of Spain. Includes a glossary, a bibliography, and statistical tables. Searchable. "Completed [in] December 1988." A part of the Web site Country Studies, from the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress.

URL: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/estoc.html

Country Profile: Spain

Profile of Spain, including demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events back to 1936, and information about leaders and media. Site also includes links to related news stories, and audio of the national anthem and selected news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/country_profiles/991960.stm

Spain, the United States, and the American Frontier: Historias Paralelas

Reflecting the different perspectives of Spain and the United States, this site contains material which documents the history of Spanish expansion in North America through the South, the Southwest, and north to Alaska. Digital collections of texts, manuscripts, letters, maps, prints, photographs, films, and early edition books can be viewed online. Available in English and Spanish, the site is a collaboration of the Library of Congress and The National Library of Spain.

URL: http://international.loc.gov/intldl/eshtml/

España

Designed for tourists and travelers headed for Spain. Includes information on events, the arts, food, nature, sports, beaches, and more. Available in several languages. Searchable.

URL: http://spain.info/TourSpain/Home?Language=en

Maps of the Pimería: Early Cartography of the Southwest

"Pimería was a province or region--never precisely defined--of Spanish colonial Mexico encompassing what is now southern Arizona and northern Sonora, the name being derived from the Pima Indians who live in the region." This site includes over twenty-five maps, ranging in date from 1556 to 1854. Each map features a description and information about the cartographer; some also have brief historical background notes. From the University of Arizona Library.

URL: http://parentseyes.arizona.edu/pimeriamaps/

Barcelona Tourism

Visitor guide to the capital of Catalonia, Spain, covering history, language, culture, sightseeing, dining, events (such as museum exhibits and festivals), transportation, and more. Includes suggested itineraries for Barcelona, and ideas for excursions elsewhere in Catalonia. Available in several languages.

URL: http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/?go=jN7uAYLx/oIJaWVQCb4ZU93ygJVYLOpRQdvyIue/wAW6Ddhyhal0Y8JybdczumN4RSbo3CRL94sJBt7u1Kc=

Museo Nacional del Prado

Information about this national museum in Madrid, Spain, including its history, events and activities, and a selection of representative works from the collections. Available in Spanish and English; portions of the site available in several other languages.

URL: http://www.museodelprado.es/en/ingles/

Catalan Studies: The Catalan Language

Brief overview of the Catalan language, with a listing of the areas where it is spoken (such as the Catalonia area of Spain, the Balearic islands, and Andorra). Includes a map and photos. From the University of Birmingham, England.

URL: http://www.hispanic.bham.ac.uk/CatalanStudies/language.htm

Euskadi/Basque Country

Historical, government, language, cultural, business, and tourism information about the Basque region of Spain in the Pyrenees. Also includes information about Basques living abroad and image galleries. Searchable. Available in several European languages.

URL: http://www.euskadi.net/

LIBRO: The Library of Iberian Resources Online

This site presents the full text of recent but out-of-print university press monographs, published in English, that discuss the history, peoples, and nations of the Iberian peninsula. Searchable and browsable. A joint project of the American Academy of Research Historians of Medieval Spain and the University of Central Arkansas.

URL: http://libro.uca.edu/

New Year's Celebrations From Around the World

A description of New Year's traditions from selected countries, including Argentina, Brazil, China, Japan, Mexico, Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and Vietnam. From Topics Online Magazine, "an online magazine [by and] for learners of English."

URL: http://www.topics-mag.com/internatl/holidays/new-years-page1.htm

Christmas

Brief overview of Christmas and New Year's traditions in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, such as "Père Fouettard, Father Spanker, in France, to las uvas de la suerte, the lucky grapes, in Spain." Also includes a quiz and foreign terms associated with these holidays. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) service that focuses on learning foreign languages.

URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/christmas/

Regions and Territories: Ceuta, Melilla

Profile of these two cities on the coast of Morocco that are controlled by Spain. "Madrid says the urban enclaves are integral parts of Spain. They are surrounded by Morocco, which views the Spanish presence as anachronistic and claims sovereignty." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/country_profiles/4209538.stm

URL: http://www.sanfermin.com/

Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) [Euskadi ta Askatasuna]

Questions and answers about "[a] leftist group that uses terrorism in hopes of forming an independent Basque state in parts of northern Spain and southwest France." Discusses organization history and terrorist attacks for which the ETA has been implicated. From the Council on Foreign Relations.

URL: http://www.cfr.org/publication/9271/

Salvador Dalí Museum

Site of a museum in Florida devoted to the work of the surrealist painter from Spain, Salvador Dalí, and other artists "of similar vision." Includes a biography of Dalí, images of his work, information on events and exhibits at the museum, and more.

URL: http://www.salvadordalimuseum.org/

URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/country_profiles/992562.stm

Rioja and Navarra Wines

This site presents brief facts on wine production in the northern Spanish regions of Rioja and Navarra. It includes a list of permitted grape varieties for each region, vintage ratings, aging requirements, a Spanish-English wine glossary, and links to related sites. From a translation company located in Spain.

URL: http://www.trinor.com/EN/EN-Vinos.html#Inicio

Medieval Manuscripts From the Collection of Richard and Mary Rouse

An exhibit of annotated images of pages of medieval texts from various European countries (including Austria, England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland). From the Charles E. Young Library Department of Special Collections, University of California, Los Angeles.

URL: http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/special/scweb/rouse/rouseindex.htm

Regions and Territories: Gibraltar

Profile of the "British overseas territory of Gibraltar, a limestone outcrop on the southern tip of the Iberian peninsula." It "occupies a commanding position at the western gateway to the Mediterranean Sea." Includes demographic facts, historical overview, timeline of key events, and brief listings of leaders and media outlets. Also includes links to related news stories. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/country_profiles/3851047.stm

U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Hispanic Heritage Month

Facts and statistics about Hispanics and Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15), which "celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean." From the U.S. Census Bureau.

URL: http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/010327.html

Monarchies of Europe

Genealogical tables for European royalty, including royalty from Britain, Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Spain, France, Greece, and more. Also includes supplemental information on topics such as hemophilia and intermarriage in Queen Victoria's descendents, and links to related sites. From a European royalty genealogy enthusiast.

URL: http://www.btinternet.com/~allan_raymond/Monarchies_of_Europe.htm

URL: http://www.pbs.org/treasuresoftheworld/a_nav/guernica_nav/main_guerfrm.html

Pablo Picasso: Official Web Site

Charming website for 20th century artist Pablo Picasso, known for his development of cubism, his blue and pink period works, his "Guernica" painting, and more. Features an illustrated timeline, a genealogy (showing his many loves), material about his studios (in France, Spain, and elsewhere), and illustrated essays about selected works. Also includes a list of exhibitions around the world. In English, Spanish, and French.

URL: http://www.picasso.fr/anglais/

International Congress on Islamic Feminism

The website for this conference held in Barcelona, Spain, features resources on Islamic feminism, "a Koran-centered reform movement by Muslim women ... in pursuit of women's advancement and in refutation of Western stereotypes and Islamist orthodoxy alike." The "Participants" section provides links to articles and papers on Islamic feminism and profiles of some of the people and groups involved in the movement. In English, Spanish, and Catalan.

URL: http://www.feminismeislamic.org/eng/

Survey: What the World Thinks of America

In October 2004, the British newspaper The Guardian "teamed up with partner newspapers across the world to carry out a public survey of peoples' opinions of the United States — its policies, president, people." The site features summary articles and survey results for polls conducted in Canada, Spain, France, Russia, Japan, Mexico, Israel, South Korea, Australia, and Great Britain. From The Guardian's online companion, the Guardian Unlimited.

URL: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uselections2004/viewsofamerica/0,15220,1327191,00.html

Generalitat de Catalunya: Catalonia

Guide to this region in Spain "bounded on the east by the Mediterranean Sea, on the north by France and Andorra, and on the west and south by the autonomous communities of Aragon and Valencia." Features tourist materials (for Barcelona, Costa Brava, and other destinations), and essays about the Catalan language, Catalonia history, politics, national symbols, cuisine, and more. In English, Catalan, and Spanish. From the Government of Catalonia's official website.

URL: http://www.gencat.net/catalunya/eng/

Pamplona: No Bull

Article about the fiesta of San Fermin in Pamplona, Spain, "which mixes a saint who may not have existed, an audacious American writer attracted to danger [Ernest Hemingway], and six wild bulls charging down the main street, [and which] may be the most famous and most misunderstood public party in the world." Also includes photos and an interview with the author of this article who wrote a book on the subject. From Smithsonian Magazine.

URL: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/10022211.html

WhatsOnWhen

This tourism site provides details about events occurring throughout the world. Event categories include art, music, festivals, sports, gay and lesbian, science, and "weird and wonderful." Also see videos from selected events, such as the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, and the wife-carrying world championships in Finland. Also includes guides to hundreds of travel destinations. From a company that provides content to other travel websites.

URL: http://www.whatsonwhen.com/

Puerto Rico and the Dawn of the Modern Age: Nineteenth- and Early-Twentieth-Century Perspectives

"Portrays the early history of the commonwealth of Puerto Rico through first-person accounts, political writings, and histories." Topics include "the land and its resources, relations with Spain, the competition among political parties, reform efforts, and recollections by veterans of the Spanish-American War." Materials date from 1831 through 1929, and most are in Spanish. Includes background essays. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress.

URL: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/puertorico/

Global Gourmet

Browse international recipes and cooking traditions by country or region. The recipes database is also searchable. "Each nation has a Backgrounder that explains the cultural, historical and geographical influences, as well as What to Eat, Menu Guides and, in some cases, special reports on holidays or unique customs, like finger tapping in Chinese tea houses or the tomato fights of Tomatina, Spain." Includes a calculator for converting U.S. and metric cooking measures.

URL: http://www.globalgourmet.com/

Basque Library

This site serves as a gateway to resources on Basque culture, including newspapers and other media, government, language, genealogy, music, dance, theater, food, and tourism. Also includes the searchable Basque Film Archive comprising "the largest collection of Basque cinematographic materials outside of Spain and France." From the University of Nevada, Reno Libraries. Note: films can only be viewed at the University of Nevada, Reno.

URL: http://www.library.unr.edu/basquelibrary/

URL: http://www.carnavalexhibit.org

Basque Separatist Group ETA

This site presents an overview of the history, structure, and terrorist activities of Spain's Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (ETA) group, which has a goal of "self-determination for the Basque country, Euskadi." Features a list of ETA attacks from 1998 through 2002, and updates about ETA activities. From the International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT).

URL: http://www.ict.org.il/index.php?sid=119〈=en&act=page&id=4005&str=basque

Zárate's Political Collections (ZPC)

This site from Spain has several useful lists: Political leaders, 1945-date; Latest changes and elections; Current leaders worldwide; Women world leaders, 1945-date; European governments, 1990-date; First African rulers; Current leaders longest time in office; and Rulers dead in violent circumstances, 1945-date. Nice collection of unannotated related links. Also has Political Obituary, 1990-date (in Spanish), short descriptions of leaders with date of death and basic political offices.

URL: http://www.terra.es/personal2/monolith/

Real Guide

Collects and organizes dozens of Web audio and video sites, featuring real-time broadcasts from radio stations (including stations in Australia, Canada, Colombia, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Norway, Portugal, Spain, and Taiwan), television news coverage, music, lectures, concerts, audio libraries, movie trailers, and sports events.

URL: http://guide.real.com/

World Art Treasures One of the most original cultural sites on the World Wide Web. This fantastic collection (over 100,000 slides) of art historian Jacques-Edouard Berger is being presented by his father, also a historian, Rene Berger. Currently includes: Vermeer and his contemporaries in Italy, Spain, France, and Holland; Italian Renaissance gardens - Villa d'Este, Bomarzo, Villa Lante; A Shared Vision - Egypt, China; Botticelli - including a history of the world at this time; Roman Portraits from Egypt - Fayyum portraits; Pilgrimage to Abydos; Art from Egypt, China, Japan, India, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar/Burma.

URL: http://www.bergerfoundation.ch/

Madrid Train Attacks

News and analysis about the 10 bombs that exploded on four trains in three stations in Madrid during rush hour on March 11, 2004. Features a timeline, map, eyewitness accounts, and a video. Also provides links to related stories, including information about al-Qaida and the Euskadi Ta Azkatasuna (Eta) party, "whose name stands for Basque Homeland and Freedom." From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/europe/2004/madrid_train_attacks/

Luis Buñuel

Encapsulates the ideas and career of the imaginative Spanish film director, Surrealist, atheist, and champion of the martini.

URL: http://www.geocities.com/pantherprousa/bunuel_films/

URL: http://www.bcn.es/english/ihome.htm