Despair.com (who I mention far too much!) have released yet another tshirt that brought a smile to my face: … [Read more...] about Tradition and Stupidity
Spain
Andalus – Moors and Contemporary Spain
Image via WikipediaIf you've spent any length of time in Spain you cannot escape the Moorish influence. While the more obvious traces can be found in Andalucia, with Granada's Alhambra, the influences on both culture and language run a lot deeper.Jason Webster's book Andalus attempts to explore the legacy of the Moorish conquest of Spain and its legacy hundreds of years later … [Read more...] about Andalus – Moors and Contemporary Spain