The Stratigraphic Sequence of El Bebedero: Insights into Lanzarote’s Prehistory
The stratigraphic sequence at El Bebedero reveals five distinct layers, providing key information about the cultural and environmental evolution of aboriginal Lanzarote.
Digital Museum · Canarian Archipelago
History and culture
of the Canary Islands.
An educational and cultural initiative that preserves, disseminates and promotes the rich history of the Canary Islands. Discover the legacy of our archipelago through an immersive digital experience.
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A chronological journey through the most significant events that have forged the Canarian identity from prehistory to the present day.
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Discover the unique history of each of the eight islands that make up our archipelago, each with its own character.
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Meet the people who have shaped the historical course of the Canary Islands, from the Guanche menceyes to contemporary protagonists.
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Conquest and Indigenous resistance
A collection on European arrival, Indigenous resistance and the transformation of island society.
Canaries and the Americas
Stopovers, migrations, ports and cultural links between the islands and the American Atlantic.
The Aboriginal world
Language, archaeology, foodways, names and memory of Indigenous Canarian societies.
Women in Canarian history
A collection for locating women’s voices in conquest, culture, memory and creation.
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Volcanic Origins of the Canary Islands: Processes and Structures
A detailed look at how volcanic processes have shaped the Canary Islands, from their formation to the visible volcanic structures today.
Seseo and Distinctive Phonetics in Canarian Popular Lexicon: Insights from Pablo Artiles
An exploration of how seseo and other phonetic features shape the Canarian popular lexicon, based on Pablo Artiles' analysis of Gran Canaria's vernacular expressions.
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A Living Legacy.
Eight islands, age-old cultures, living traditions and a unique identity in the Atlantic. Canarias Historia is the digital archive that future generations deserve.
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