HISTORY / SPAIN

The Two Isabellas: Power, Piety, and the Shaping of Empires

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Two formidable women—Isabella I of Castile and Isabella Clara Eugenia—left indelible marks on Spanish and European history. One ruled with reform and religious zeal, the other with diplomacy and cultural flourish. This article explores how their reigns shaped empires, unified kingdoms, and defined eras of both conquest and peace.

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HISTORY / SPAIN

Spanish Women Who Made History

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Throughout the history of Spain, few women have claimed their place through merit alone. This article highlights three extraordinary Spanish women in history—Urraca I of León, Beatriz Galindo “La Latina”, and Luisa Roldán, the first female court sculptor of Spain. These women broke societal norms, wielded influence in politics, education, and art, and reshaped what was possible for women in medieval and early modern Europe.

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Articles in English

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Explore captivating English-language articles at form-idea.com — your destination for fresh perspectives on art, cinema, TV series, history, pop culture, and more. Discover original content filled with insightful analysis and unexpected ideas.

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HISTORY / OPERA

Medicine’s Dubious History

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The opera Giant, written for five voices and through the use of 18th century instruments tells this haunting story beautifully. There are moments at which you feel you are watching a bewitching heart-breaking fairy tale where the wicked witch is simply medical science.

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FICTION / FRANCE

Bricktop

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Her journey in Paris was different, she came over as a performer but not as a super star like Josephine Baker. It was a quieter trip in a way. Bricktop sang and became a friend to big white stars.

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BIOGRAPHY / HISTORY

From a Swiss farm to a palace in Constantinople: the extraordinary life of Elisabeth Tschumi.

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Months passed, walks and outings followed one after another and then came the day when Ahmet Tevfik asked Elisabeth Tschumi for her hand. She happily accepted the marriage proposal, however, aware of Muslim traditions, made him promise that she would remain his one and only wife. Ahmet Tevfik agreed, but he too had a request.

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BIOGRAPHY

Frederick Bruce Thomas: an extraordinary character’s tribulations

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Frederick Thomas blossomed in Moscow. He obtained Russian citizenship, was married three times and had five children. Around 1914, he bought a dacha near Odessa and he also owned buildings in Moscow. Now it was clear for all to see: the African-American immigrant from Mississippi, the son of slaves, had made a fortune in Russia.

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CINEMA / HISTORY

Cinema: Dunkirk, Churchill and the Brexiteers

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Explore Dunkirk and Darkest Hour, two films that highlight British resilience and the tragedy of war amidst Brexit reflections.

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