The San José galleon was destroyed in 1708, sinking with goods now worth billions. Colombia’s government is planning a recovery, but not everyone wants to see the shipwreck brought to the surface.
Tag: Seville (Spain)
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Flamenco and Fervor: Inside Spain’s El Rocío Pilgrimage
The annual spectacle, featuring fanciful caravans and riders on horseback, is arguably the most potent visual representation of Andalusian culture.
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Spain Bakes in Summer-Like Heat, and Worries About What Comes Next
The April temperatures, over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some places, come on top of a long-running drought that has depleted reservoirs and dried up fields.
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In Search of a Lost Spain
In the southern part of the country, churches and streets hold the remnants of eight centuries of Islamic rule.