antoni gaudi, architecture, barcelona, cathedral, sagrada familia, spain

Reaching New Heights: Unveiling the Secret to Building Catalonia’s Human Tower

The human tower tradition, known as castells, is a cultural practice that originated in Catalonia, Spain. It involves building human towers, with individuals standing on each other’s shoulders, creating a tower as high as possible. This tradition dates back to the 18th century and has evolved to become a significant part of Catalan culture, with ...

Mari Elle

Building a human tower.

Proof of Human Ear Surgery Practiced 5,300 Years Ago

In July 2018, a discovery was made of the first human ear surgery. The skull was pieced together and found in northern Spain, showing signs of a simple operation on one of its ears. This was the oldest example of this type of ear surgery, proving that these complicated operations were practiced before the first ...

Viena Abdon

The human ear and auditory canal.

Barcelona’s Bike Bus Attracts Hundreds to Bike to School

The goal of achieving zero emissions requires some innovative thinking and with the tradition of a bike bus starting in Barcelona, we just might have a chance to attain that goal and make the streets a safer place for kids. What started out with five families deciding to bike along with their children to school ...

Raven Montmorency

Children riding their bikes on a road.

The Amazing Volcanic Vineyards of Lanzarote

Those seeking an extraordinary wine tour should head to the vineyards in Lanzarote. The mention of vineyards conjures images of lush greenery, located usually in serene locations, where the tourists can savor the fine quality wine while enjoying the sunsets amidst serenity. This is what you can find in famous winery destinations like Napa, the ...

Raven Montmorency

Tourists overlooking Lanzarote.

A Mask That Can Deactivate the Coronavirus in 2 Hours Developed in Spain

A Spanish company, Bioinicia, has created a mask that is claimed to be powerful enough to deactivate the coronavirus in two hours. A pack of 25 masks costs US$72.81, which makes them roughly US$2.91 each. They are available in Mexico and Europe, along with Spain, their country of origin. The masks are fitted with special ...

Jack Roberts

Five different types of face masks.