The return to Spain of King Ferdinand VII, 'the Desired'
Ferdinand VII of Spain (1784-1833), a character so extreme that he was called both “el Deseado” and “el Felón”, was King of Spain between March and May 1808 and, after the…
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Alternative history: Ferdinand VII does not repeal the Salic Law
On March 29, 1830, King Ferdinand VII, knowing that the child that was gestating in his wife’s womb could be a girl, decided to enact a Pragmatic Sanction by which he annulled…
Ferdinand VII the desired, worst loved
He enjoyed great support among the population in 1808 and 1814; he was called “the Desired” in the sessions of the Cortes of Cádiz, when he was acclaimed as the legitimate king…
What is the historical origin of these 4 geographical phrases?
1. “Rome does not pay traitors.” The phrase –in Latin, “Roma traditoribus non praemiat”–, which today is used as a warning to anyone who may harbor intentions to commit treason…
This is the beautiful legend that tells you the origin of feelings
The *Legend of Feelings* is often attributed to Mario Benedetti, though he didn’t actually write it. It has been said that this is a revised version of a story by another author.
Meaning of moles in Korea
Human beings have been seeking to decipher our present and future for thousands of years, analyzing not only our environment, but also our own body. In this sense, one can…